Illegal betting sites rise sharply after Brazil gambling ban

By SectorWire desk · 28 September 2026

Summary

Bet Legal reported 294 unauthorised sites created on Saturday after President Lula announced an online betting ban. By Sunday evening, it had identified 710 illegal sites, a 141% increase over two days. The government said it had taken down 506 illegal gambling websites after Provisional Measure 1,394 was enacted.

Why it matters

The increase in unauthorised sites alongside takedowns shows the enforcement challenge created by the betting ban.

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