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ANJL projects illegal betting share could reach 82% in Brazil

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The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) says a study projects that banning online casino games for licensed betting companies in Brazil could raise illegal sites' share of betting from 41% to 82%. The association also estimates that the country could forgo R$3.6bn to R$7.4bn in annual tax revenue; these are projections attributed to ANJL, not reported outcomes.

The projections frame the potential impact of a proposed ban on illegal-market activity and public revenue in Brazil.

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ANJL says Brazil’s betting ban leaves 30,282 illegal links accessible

Brazil’s ANJL said the government’s blocking and redirection of authorised betting sites was contributing to growth in illegal gambling. The association said its monitoring system counted 30,282 active, accessible illegal betting links when it issued its statement, and reported that it had asked three government bodies for reconsideration and details but received no response.

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