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High Taxation Could Expand the Illegal Betting Market, Says IBJR, Which Calls for Regulatory Balance

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gambling notes that excessive taxes encourage clandestine activity and undermine the sustainability of the regulated...

Responsible Gambling, Fair Taxation, and the Fight Against Illegality: The Pillars of a Sustainable Betting Sector in Brazil

IBJR advocates for balanced taxation and action against unregulated platforms to strengthen Brazil’s betting market.

CIDE-Bets: Tax Could Push Bettors Toward the Clandestine Market

According to IBJR, the proposed new tax threatens to make legal bets more expensive, reduce tax revenue, and strengthen illegal...

CIDE-Bets Threatens Regulation and Strengthens Organized Crime

The proposed tax on deposits creates a price-based competitive advantage for clandestine platforms, cannibalizes tax revenue, and puts consumers at...

Illegal Sites Dominate Part of Brazil’s Online Betting Market

The lawful market warns that higher taxation could reduce investment and favor illegal platforms.

Problem or Solution? Brazil Takes Stock of One Year with Regulated Betting Operators

In 2025, more than 10,000 direct jobs and another 5,500 indirect jobs were created;

Debt in Brazil: study highlights impact of interest rates and limited effect of betting

With an unprecedented campaign, the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) reminds that tackling illegal gambling and discussing interest rates...

Fighting Illegal Betting Is the Path to Increasing Revenue

The regulated sector advocates for strict measures against illegal operations, which move BRL 38 billion annually without paying taxes.

Institute Advocates for Regulation and Tax Balance in the Betting Industry

IBJR warns that 51% of bets still take place on illegal platforms and that the unregulated market moves BRL 38...