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In an interview, the executive defended efforts to combat the illegal market and criticized the broad generalization of the sector in discussions surrounding indebtedness and Desenrola 2.0.

The regulation of betting in Brazil came into effect on January 1, 2025, establishing rules for the sector and consumer protection measures. Under the new law, only regulated betting operators were authorized to continue operating, and they must comply with a series of regulatory requirements to operate in the country.

For this public policy to become more than just a temporary fix and instead a structural solution, it is essential to distinguish the regulated market from clandestine operators that function without any commitment to consumer protection.

Learn how to identify legal and illegal betting platforms in Brazil, avoid scams, and understand the rules governing online betting in the country.

It is the regulated environment that establishes rules, enforces controls, and guarantees concrete safety mechanisms.

This week, André Gelfi, founding member of the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming and Managing Partner Brazil at Betsson Group, commented on the advertising of betting platforms operated by unlicensed websites.

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming requests access to the database and methodology behind the survey that points to a R$103 billion impact on the retail sector.

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) disputes the study on betting and demands access to the data used to support the projections.

The study was conducted by the consulting firm LCA. For licensed operators, increased tax revenue should come from reducing illegal activity.