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Lula backs higher taxes and state oversight of Brazil's online betting sector

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Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticised online betting platforms during an official event in Rio de Janeiro and supported stronger state oversight and tax collection. The GGR tax rate rose from 12% through 2025 to 13% in 2026 under a law signed in late 2025, with further increases scheduled to reach 15% in 2028.

The tax increases and Lula's call for stronger oversight affect operators' fiscal obligations and regulatory environment in Brazil.

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