Associations Join Forces in Support of the Regulated Betting Market

Associations Join Forces in Support of the Regulated Betting Market

ANJL and IBJR Formalize Technical and Institutional Cooperation Agreement to Develop Joint Actions Against the Illegal Betting Market in Brazil

The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) formalized on Wednesday (9), together with the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) in Brasília, the technical and institutional cooperation agreement previously announced in June during the IBJR event that launched the economic research study by LCA and Locomotiva on the illegal betting market in Brazil.

The initiative, led by presidents Plínio Lemos Jorge (ANJL) and Fernando Vieira (IBJR), aims to strengthen collaboration between the two organizations through joint actions to combat the illegal betting market in Brazil, in favor of legality, sector integrity, and player protection.

This alliance comes at a time when the industry faces pressures threatening its economic sustainability in the country, putting at risk the regulatory framework built so far. It is estimated that the sector will generate more than R$ 4 billion in tax revenue for public coffers this year alone.

“This agreement shows that our sector is united, conveying a message of unwavering support for responsible gaming. We share the common goal of ensuring the viability of the regulated betting market. We are facing a major challenge, as a potentially high tax burden could compromise the sector and encourage the growth of illegal platforms, which already dominate most betting operations in the country,” stated the ANJL president.

“The consolidation of this partnership is a concrete response to the challenges threatening the regulated environment in Brazil. Joining forces with ANJL enhances our efforts against illegal operators, promoting more safety for bettors and sustainability for the sector. Combating illegal bets and defending a regulated market driven by responsible gaming are our top priorities,” said Fernando Vieira, president of IBJR.

The agreement, delivered to the Secretary of Prizes and Betting, Regis Dudena, includes several actions, such as the exchange of information and data about the activities of unlicensed companies and other awareness initiatives.

About ANJL

Launched in March 2023, the National Association of Games and Lotteries advocates for the interests of its members, the sector, and responsible and fair gaming, always guided by the promotion of sports, betting security, and contribution to the country’s economic development. Its members include: Big Brazil e Loteria, Aposta Ganha Loterias, Fast Gaming, OiG Gaming Brazil, Ana Gaming Brasil, Esportes Gaming Brasil (Esportes da Sorte), SPRBT Interactive Brasil (Superbet), Defy, LBBR, Lucky Gaming, Reals Brasil, Gamewiz Brasil, BetBR, Versus Brasil, Sortenabet Gaming Brasil, Blow Marketplace, Vanguard, Digiplus Brazil, Clear Sale, Paag, Pocket Games, Propane, Zero Instituição de Pagamento, Microcash, Betbr, Pagstar Instituição de Pagamento, and Hiper Bet Tecnologia.

About IBJR

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) was founded in 2023 and brings together leading betting companies from Brazil and around the world. Our mission is to build a sustainable, transparent, and responsible online betting ecosystem, always supporting a regulated market.

Our work is based on two key pillars: fighting the illegal market and promoting responsible gaming. We believe that effective regulation is essential to boost the sector, strengthen the economy, and ensure safety for both bettors and operators. Therefore, we actively work to fight illegal bets, which operate outside the law, harm the industry, and pose a risk to society as a whole.

We bring together leading betting companies from Brazil and abroad, including: Alfa, Bet365, BetBoom, BetMGM, NSX Brasil, Betsson Group, Entain, EstrelaBet, Flutter, Kaizen Gaming, KTO Group, Novibet, Skill OnNet, TQJ, OKTO, Better Collective, Clever Advertising, OneKey Payments, and GeoComply.

Among the member betting operators of IBJR are major market brands such as: Alfa, Bet365, Betano, Betfair, BetMGM, Betnacional, Betsson Group, EstrelaBet, KTO, Novibet, Sportingbet, and TQJ, among others.

Press Contact – ANJL:
Oficina Consultoria
Rafaella Barros
rafaella.barros@oficina.ci or +55 (21) 99744-6132
Chris Nascimento
chris.nascimento@oficina.ci or +55 (21) 97935-0628

Press Contact – IBJR:
In Press Porter Novelli
William Correia
william.correia@temp.inpresspni.com.br or +55 (11) 99683-8996
James Dellavalle
james.dellavalle@inpresspni.com.br or +55 (11) 99995-8345