Below you can find the main news stories that featured the participation of IBJR.
Formatted by Instituto Locomotiva and LCA Consultoria Econômica, the survey shows a loss of up to R$40 billion in taxes per year.
IBJR releases research and estimates illegal betting market at up to 51% in Brazil Leia Mais »
Research by the Locomotiva Institute was carried out between April and May 2025 with 2,000 adult gamblers.
Gamblers over 60 years old have already moved R$1.6 billion in betting games this year alone.
Central-West leads betting on illegal sites, survey shows Leia Mais »
Study reveals that illegal betting in Brazil represents half of the sector, causing losses of up to R$10.8 billion per year to the tax authorities.
For 78%, according to research carried out by the Locomotiva Institute, it is difficult to distinguish legal from illegal websites.
Six in ten gamblers have obtained illegal bets this year Leia Mais »
While senators push for tighter restrictions, industry players warn of potential risks that could favor illegal betting operations.
Senate and Experts Resume Discussion on Regulation of ‘Bets’ Leia Mais »
An investigation analyzed nearly 50,000 native ads on Brazilian news sites and found that 73.8% contained promises of unrealistic winnings or benefits.
