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IBJR warns higher betting taxes could strengthen Brazil’s illegal market

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The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) said higher taxes on regulated betting platforms could weaken licensed operators and encourage illegal activity. Citing an LCA Consultoria Financeira study, the association said unauthorised platforms account for 41% to 51% of bets in Brazil, with about R$40bn in annual activity and an estimated R$10.8bn in lost tax revenue. IBJR called for enforcement against illegal platforms and support for the regulated market.

IBJR argues higher taxes could weaken licensed platforms and encourage illegal betting, making enforcement central to Brazil’s policy debate.

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