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Quinel Credentialed as Certifying Entity by Brazil's Ministry of Finance, with Octus Legal Support

Published 23 July 2024 · Last reviewed 4 August 2026 · Octus Consulting

Historical analysis. This article records the regulatory position as of its original publication date. It was last reviewed on 4 August 2026. This article records a 2024 credentialing milestone under the Portaria 300/2024 framework. Credential lists change; operators must verify the current SPA/MF recognised certifying entities rather than treat this article as a live roster.

Historical context (published 2024): with Octus legal support, Quinel Limited was credentialed by Brazil's Ministry of Finance as a certifying entity for betting systems, including live gaming studios and online games, under Ordinance SPA/MF No. 300/2024. Coverage at the time described Quinel among laboratories then recognised to certify in Brazil. Credential lists change; operators should verify the current SPA/MF register rather than treat this article as a live roster.

What this meant operationally

Credentialing expanded available laboratory options for operators seeking technical certification under Brazilian fixed-odds rules. Octus supported Quinel on the legal and institutional pathway required for that credentialing process. This article records a partnership milestone; it does not claim an Octus regulator relationship, ranking, award or ongoing exclusive status.

"We are glad to support clearer certification pathways for operators who must meet Brazilian technical requirements," noted Rubio Teixeira, Founder of Octus.

"Our accreditation in Brazil is an important step in serving operators that need certification aligned to local rules," stated Pietro Fiorito, Quinel's GMO.

Context

Quinel offers testing and certification services intended to align gaming systems with applicable Brazilian technical requirements. The credentialing process required meeting Ministry of Finance requirements through a technical, legal and institutional review. Certification outcomes remain the responsibility of the laboratory and the operator's compliance programme.

About Quinel

Quinel Limited is a gaming certification laboratory that provides testing, certification and inspection services for gaming systems against applicable standards. Descriptions of international recognition are Quinel's commercial positioning and are not Octus rankings or awards.

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Brazil