World Cup Alert: Be extra careful with illegal betting.

With the World Cup approaching, fan enthusiasm increases and the sports betting market gains even more momentum. However, this period of major events also attracts illegal platforms that operate outside the law. The Paraná State Lottery (Lottopar) warns bettors about the importance of avoiding irregular websites, ensuring the protection of their data and financial resources.

One of the rules for identifying a safe and legal environment is to check the platform's web address. In Brazil, websites with the prefix ".bet .br" are duly regulated and authorized by the Ministry of Finance.

In Paraná, websites authorized by Lottopar have an authorized seal and are listed on the official page, which can be accessed here.

Companies lacking these characteristics operate clandestinely, meaning that consumers have no legal guarantees of receiving prizes or of the security of their personal data.

Regularity – To avoid falling into traps, citizens should always check official channels before making any deposit or placing any bets. The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) also maintains a public and up-to-date list of all companies authorized to offer fixed-odds betting in the country.

Verification can be done directly on the official list via this link: Authorized Companies – Ministry of Finance . Illegal websites can be reported by clicking here.

Responsible Gaming – Lottopar is actively promoting Responsible Gaming, providing tools to help avoid excessive gambling and mitigate the impacts of compulsive gambling. Entertainment should be based on control and individual awareness, such as a centralized self-exclusion system.

If the user notices signs of compulsive behavior or has difficulty setting time and money limits on betting, specialized guidance can be accessed on the institutional support page: Compulsive Gambling – Lottopar . ( Lottopar )