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Willer Tomaz sues Blaze platform for R$ 163 million in gambling losses
Lawyer Willer Tomaz has filed a lawsuit in São Paulo against the online gambling platform Blaze, seeking the return of R$ 163 million in losses. Tomaz, who reached level 171 in the platform's loyalty program, claims he developed a gambling addiction and alleges that Blaze failed to implement adequate responsible gaming measures to curb his compulsion.
Court documents reveal that Tomaz engaged in massive transaction volumes on the platform during 2025, totaling approximately R$ 10 billion between gains and losses. While he recorded R$ 4.8 billion in winnings, his losses reached approximately R$ 4.963 billion. The defense argues that the platform bypassed regulations to profit from his addiction and notes that some transactions were conducted in ways that avoided federal facial recognition requirements.
Separately, a Federal Police report has identified Tomaz as a financial and logistical hub for individuals under investigation in an INSS fraud scheme.
Entities
Blaze · Eugênio Aragão · Federal Police · Flávio Bolsonaro · Foggo Entertainment Ltda. · Polícia Federal · Richarlison · São Paulo · Willer Tomaz
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] A Federal Police report identified Willer Tomaz as a financial and logistical hub for individuals investigated in an INSS fraud scheme. www.amodireito.com.br · www.netoferreira.com.br · atarde.com.br · operamundi.uol.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tomaz reportedly requested ways to move large sums of money without undergoing the facial recognition required by regulations. www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Conversations suggest Tomaz and a Blaze concierge discussed using cryptocurrencies to bypass federal regulations on large transactions. br.paipee.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Tomaz accuses Blaze of failing to implement adequate responsible gaming measures and bypassing rules to profit from his compulsion. www.amodireito.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Willer Tomaz moved approximately R$ 10 billion in total volume between gains and losses on the Blaze platform during 2025. www.amodireito.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · operamundi.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Willer Tomaz claims he developed a gambling addiction and is seeking the return of R$ 163 million lost to the Blaze platform. www.amodireito.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Conversations suggest attempts to bypass federal regulations by using cryptocurrencies for large transactions. br.paipee.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Records indicate Tomaz moved approximately R$ 10 billion in total volume between gains and losses on the Blaze platform. www.amodireito.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · operamundi.uol.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] Willer Tomaz is seeking the return of R$ 163 million in losses from the Blaze platform. www.amodireito.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · operamundi.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The defense argues that Blaze failed to implement adequate responsible gaming measures despite the high volume of transactions. www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br · www.amodireito.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] A Federal Police report identified Tomaz as a financial and logistical hub for those investigated in an INSS fraud scheme. www.amodireito.com.br · www.netoferreira.com.br · operamundi.uol.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Willer Tomaz claims to have developed a gambling addiction. www.amodireito.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.juruaemtempo.com.br