Brazil betting sector reports R$12.2bn revenue in first four months of 2026

A federal court in Pernambuco ordered Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office to provide further details about its civil action against 17 companies operating 20 online betting brands. The Union seeks reimbursement of public health costs and at least R$1 billion in collective moral damages; the court gave it 30 days to specify the health conditions, expenses, supporting data, company-specific liability criteria and period covered. The judge will consider the next steps, including interim relief, after the filing.