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Brazilian government debates online betting restrictions and R$12bn tax impact

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Brazil’s government is debating whether to impose new online betting restrictions through a Provisional Measure, with officials divided over a possible ban. The Finance Ministry is concerned about an estimated R$12 billion in annual tax revenue, while options under discussion include restrictions on online casinos and sports betting advertising.

Any restrictions could affect regulated operators and the tax revenue attributed to Brazil’s betting market.

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Brazil's finance ministry reports no studies on potential betting ban

Brazil's Ministry of Finance said on 24 September 2026 that it found no studies assessing the economic, fiscal, regulatory or social effects of a potential ban on fixed-odds betting, online games or related advertising. The response followed an information request submitted on 20 September, one day before President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, according to the report.

The Ministry of Finance reported that, after consulting its technical units, it found no studies, notes, opinions or reports assessing the effects of a full or partial ban on fixed-odds betting, online games or related advertising. The response was formalized on 24 September.

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