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Brazil plans staged gambling tax increases to 15% by 2028

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Brazil is due to raise its gross gaming revenue tax to 13% later in 2026, 14% in 2027 and 15% from 2028. ANJL president Plínio Lemos Jorge warned that higher taxes could make illegal platforms more attractive and put smaller licensed operators under pressure; a vote on the proposed CIDE-Bets tax is expected in the next few months.

The planned increases could affect licensed operators’ tax exposure and the competitive position of smaller businesses in Brazil.

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Legitbet identifies 221 new illegal betting sites in Brazil

Legitbet, a monitoring platform maintained by the ANJL, identified 221 new illegal betting sites in Brazil over the Children's Day holiday. It also found 1,439 suspicious links, mainly on Telegram, and recorded 30,844 clandestine sites still accessible on the holiday's final day. ANJL president Plínio Lemos Jorge said the increase was a consequence of the regulated market's end.

Legitbet, a monitoring platform maintained by the Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL), identified 221 new illegal betting sites in Brazil during the Children's Day holiday period, according to a survey. The survey covered 9 to 12 October 2026.

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