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Illegal betting is used by 3 in 4 bettors in Brazil, according to research
The parallel betting market moves up to R$40 billion per year and can generate tax losses of up to R$10.8...

73% of gamblers used illegal sites in 2025, says survey
According to a survey, Brazilians say they have difficulty identifying whether or not platforms are authorized by the government.

Associations join forces to defend regulated betting in Brazil
Organizations, which represent 95% of the legalized industry, contest the taxation of the sector from 12% to 18%.

Illegal betting is used by 3 in 4 bettors in Brazil, according to research
Study shows that 77% of those who bet on illegal platforms concentrated most of their betting expenses on the illegal...

Almost half of gamblers place money on illegal bets, says survey
A survey by the Locomotiva Institute with the IBJR also shows that the majority of respondents (78%) have difficulty checking...

Research shows that illegal betting causes the government to lose R$10.8 billion in taxes
A study by consultancy LCA estimates that the illegal market generates up to R$40 billion per year.

Illegal betting still dominates 60% of the market, says IBJR CEO
Despite regulation, unlicensed operations move R$1 billion per month.