The former goalkeeper’s Instagram profile Bruno Fernandes de Souzaknown as goalkeeper Bruno, was removed from the platform after the release of illegal sports betting sites in stories. The bill, which totaled more than 351 thousand followerswent off the air after action by Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) of Ministry of Finance.
According to the folder, the removal occurred after sending records of irregular publications to the Meta Platformsresponsible for Instagramrequesting action against the content.
In addition, the body also forwarded the domains of the disclosed platforms to the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), responsible for blocking electronic addresses.
Disclosure of illegal betting
The platforms promoted by the former player did not have federal license to operate in Brazil, mandatory requirement since the implementation of the regulated sports betting market in the country, starting in 2025.
In the published stories, Bruno promoted the platforms by encouraging financial gains with messages such as “come and get paid” and “dawn billing”.
Furthermore, the publications did not present mandatory warnings about restriction for over 18snor messages from responsible gamingrequirements set out in Brazilian regulations for betting advertising.
Current goalkeeper situation
At 41 years old, Bruno Fernandes de Souza currently works in Menezes Esporte Clubeamateur team from Minas Gerais.
The former goalkeeper was convicted of the murder of Eliza Samudio and, this Friday, his probation was revoked after failing to comply with the court order not to leave the state of Rio de Janeiro. In February, he had traveled to Acre to play matches for a local team in the Brazilian Cup.
Illegal market still represents a large portion of bets
The case occurs amid discussions about combating the illegal betting market in Brazil.
A study titled “Off the Radar: Size and socioeconomic impacts of the illegal betting market in Brazil”prepared by LCA Consultoresin partnership with the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) and the Locomotive Institutepoints out that between 41% and 51% of bets placed in the country occur on unregulated platforms.
According to the survey, only in second quarter of last yearthe performance of these platforms generated a estimated tax loss between R$1.8 billion and R$2.7 billion. Over a 12-month period, the potential loss could reach R$ 10.8 billion in revenue that no longer enters the public coffers.
As these companies operate outside the regulated system — without paying taxes and without government supervision — it is not possible to accurately determine the total volume moved or the exact economic impact.
Currently, operators graduates by the federal government can be identified by the domain “.bet.br”adopted by platforms authorized to offer fixed odds bets in the national territory.
Fonte: Gaming365 – Brasil
