Apple Hit With Brazil Lawsuit Over Gambling Apps Accessible to Children

Apple is facing a legal challenge in Brazil after three child-protection organisations asked a court to force stronger age checks for gambling apps available through the App Store.

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The groups want Apple Brazil to introduce verification measures within 10 days. If the request is approved and the company fails to comply, the proposed penalty could reach €85,000 per day.

The case comes as Brazil moves to strengthen digital protections for minors through the new ECA Digital law, which requires online platforms offering adult-oriented services to apply stricter age-control measures.

Child Rights Groups Target App Store Controls

The lawsuit was filed by Anced, Educafro Brasil and Centro Santo Dias de Direitos Humanos. Their argument is focused on the way gambling applications are distributed through Apple’s marketplace and whether existing protections are enough to prevent underage access.

The organisations are asking the court to require age verification across gambling apps available in Brazil. They also want Apple to prevent new casino applications from being listed unless they include the necessary safeguards.

The filing requests continued monitoring to ensure any measures introduced remain active over time, rather than being implemented only as a temporary response to legal pressure.

One application cited in the case is Casino Roulette: Roulettist, which offers casino-style games including poker, baccarat, roulette and slot machines. The app allows users to buy virtual chips through in-app purchases, with transactions ranging from €3.38 to €101.98.

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Although the App Store listing identifies the application as suitable only for users aged 18 and above, the groups argue that this restriction relies only on a label. They claim users are not required to confirm their age through documents, identity checks or facial recognition before accessing the content.

Brazil’s New Digital Rules Put Platforms Under Pressure

The complaint is linked directly to Brazil’s ECA Digital framework, a law introduced this year to expand protections for children and teenagers online.

The legislation requires platforms providing access to adult content, including gambling and betting services, to implement stronger age verification systems.

Anced’s legal representative Márlon Reis said the organisation’s complaint was based on documented tests showing that access was possible without meaningful age confirmation. The group’s evidence forms the basis of its request for judicial intervention.

Apple has responded by saying it is continuing to adjust its systems to comply with Brazilian requirements. The company said age verification features are still being tested and are expected to become available to users in Brazil through a future software update.

The legal dispute now places Apple’s App Store safeguards under scrutiny as Brazil pushes technology platforms and gambling operators to take greater responsibility for preventing minors from accessing restricted services.

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Source: igamingexpress.com