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IBJR warns illegal betting could weaken Brazil's Desenrola 2.0 protections

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The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) said on 8 May that Desenrola 2.0's financial protections depend on stronger action against unlicensed betting operators. The institute estimated that Brazil could lose R$10.8 billion in revenue if betting shifts to illegal operators during the World Cup period, and said such websites generate about R$40 billion a year.

IBJR links stronger action against unlicensed betting operators to protecting Desenrola 2.0’s financial safeguards.

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IBJR backs Brazilian measures targeting illegal betting operations

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) welcomed Federal Decree 13.033/2026 and Ordinance 1.766/2026, which set rules for blocking funds linked to illegal betting and joint tax liability for financial institutions, payment companies and advertisers. The association said illegal betting generates about R$40 billion annually and costs public finances an estimated R$10.8 billion a year, citing research by Instituto Locomotiva and LCA Consultoria.

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