Gamecheck said it had identified more than 6,800 suspected illegal casino sites linked to Brazil since its monitoring began, including 5,000 found in the first half of 2026. The company also reported that more than 8,000 fake casino games had been recorded worldwide since its platform launched.
The figures indicate the scale of suspected illegal competition facing licensed operators in Brazil.
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LegitBet monitoring reports identified 1,065 new suspected sites targeting Brazilian users from 29 October to 1 November. The reports, produced for the ANJL, classified 540 sites as confirmed after checks found betting and online gaming features on their pages.
LegitBet monitoring reports prepared for the ANJL recorded 1,065 new suspected sites aimed at Brazilian users between 29 October and 1 November, of which 540 were confirmed.
Reportedly, Brazil’s Secretary of Prizes and Betting, Daniele Cardoso, identified tackling illegal betting as a secretariat priority. She discussed enforcement challenges and methods during an appearance on SBT News programme Podnews.
Justice Minister Wellington César Lima said investigators had identified 25.2 million users connected to irregular betting operators in Brazil. The government announced measures targeting unauthorised gambling sites and supporting networks; the National Association of Games and Lotteries welcomed the tougher enforcement approach.
Publicity of suspected illegal betting links rose about sevenfold after Brazil's provisional measure. The outlet attributed the finding to monitoring and did not state a precise count in the available material.
Suspected illegal betting links circulated more widely after Brazil's provisional measure restricting licensed betting, according to a report by the LegitBet monitoring system dated 9 October and shared by the Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL). The report covers sites aimed at the Brazilian public. It does not attribute illegality to any address, stating that each site's status depends on analysis by the authorities.
Reportedly, Brazil's Bill 5.587/2026 proposes refunding money lost by bettors on illegal betting platforms in the country. The legislative process is presented as set to change the position of bettors who incurred such losses.