IBJR warns Brazil tax increases could weaken legal betting market
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming warned that proposals to increase taxes on licensed betting platforms could weaken Brazil’s regulated market and push consumers towards unauthorised sites. A study cited by the institute estimated that 41%-51% of bets occur on unauthorised platforms, generating about R$40bn annually; the source also reports that 167 betting companies were licensed in the first half of 2025.
Tax policy could affect licensed operators’ competitiveness as authorities seek to limit unauthorised betting.