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Brazilian Congress considers bills changing betting revenue distribution

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Brazil’s Congress is considering several bills on betting and gaming revenue distribution, according to a parliamentary agenda circulated on 3 November. The Chamber was due to vote on PL 4331/25, which proposes raising the share of fixed-odds betting revenue for public security from 13.60% to 31.60%, while leaving operator taxes and prize percentages unchanged. Senate and Chamber committees were also scheduled to examine proposals on revenue sharing and tax liability.

The proposals could change how betting revenue is allocated and which parties are liable for related taxes.

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Leadstar Media CEO argues Brazil betting restrictions risk illegal-market growth

An interview with Leadstar Media CEO Eskil Kvarnström argues that restrictions on betting in Brazil may redirect consumers to unlicensed operators rather than eliminate demand. The Bet Legal panel, maintained by Iron Security in partnership with ANJL, mapped 710 unauthorised betting sites two days after MP 1.394 was announced, up from 295; LegitBet had confirmed more than 34 thousand suspected sites by the end of October.

Brazilian betting restrictions risk driving customers towards unlicensed operators, Leadstar Media chief executive Eskil Kvarnström said in an interview.

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