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Brazilian government reports USD 1.4bn in betting taxes for first half

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Brazil’s Receita Federal reported that the government collected about USD 1.4bn in taxes from gambling and betting between January and June 2026. The figure was 83% higher than in the same period a year earlier; June alone brought in about BRL 1.3bn from sector companies. The totals include taxes beyond the levy on betting operators’ gross gaming revenue.

The reported receipts show substantial betting and gambling tax collection, including taxes beyond the operator GGR levy.

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Canary Islands collects €31.2m in gambling taxes in first half of 2026

The Canary Islands collected approximately €31.2m in gambling taxes between January and June 2026, reportedly reaching about 48.5% of its €64.6m annual target. Recreational machines generated revenue more slowly than expected, while bingo recorded modest year-on-year growth in ticket sales; the regional budget analysis indicated no planned gambling tax increases for 2027.

The Canary Islands collected about €31.2m in net gambling tax receipts between January and June 2026, according to the regional budget analysis. That is close to 48.5% of the annual budget target of €64.6m.

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