News
Below you can find the main news stories that featured the participation of IBJR.
Why Is Sports Betting Growing So Quickly in Brazil?
In 2023, the market reached R$ 15 billion in revenue — and that number is only expected to grow further.
“Betting Is Not a Shortcut to Getting Rich,” Says IBJR’s Andre Gelfi
In an interview with Itatiaia, the IBJR CEO stressed the importance of responsible gaming and better public understanding of the...
Legalized Gambling Could Overwhelm Brazil’s Public Health System
The Ministry of Finance is expected to release new regulations for casinos and betting operators by the end of the...
IBJR Urges Government to Speed Up Betting Regulations
The Institute calls for more agility in publishing the 11 regulatory ordinances, whose deadline set by the federal government expires...
“Jogo do Tigrinho” Is Technically Legal, But Operates Without Clear Rules and Is Riddled With Scams
This online game sits in a legal gray area, lacking defined standards on what qualifies as a legitimate game under...
IBJR Opposes 18% Tax Rate Proposed in Betting Regulation
The provisional measure includes an 18% tax on gross gaming revenue, a rate the Institute considers excessive for a still-developing...
Betting Companies Reaffirm Need for Regulation After Scandals
Following recent match-fixing revelations, industry representatives emphasize the urgency of implementing strong and transparent rules.
