IBIA warns Brazil’s betting ban could shift R$25,000m to illegal operators
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
IBIA warned that Brazil’s ban on fixed-odds betting and online gaming, decreed on 25 September 2026, could weaken sports integrity and consumer protections (ES). It said H2 Gambling Capital estimates that about 60% of betting spend, or R$25,000m (US$5,000m), could move to unauthorised operators. IBIA urged Congress to reconsider Provisional Measure 1.394/2026.
Why it matters
A shift to unauthorised operators could reduce the reporting of suspicious bets used to detect and investigate sports manipulation.