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Illegal betting still dominates 60% of the market, says IBJR CEO

Despite regulation, unlicensed operations move R$1 billion per month.

Tax evasion from illegal betting reaches R$10.8 billion per year, study finds

The study also shows that 77% of those who bet on illegal platforms this year concentrated most of their betting...

Illegal betting is used by 3 in 4 bettors in Brazil, according to research

The study also shows that 77% of those who bet on illegal platforms this year concentrated most of their betting...

73% of gamblers use illegal websites in the country; annual losses could reach R$10 billion

Survey shows that most Brazilians have difficulty identifying authorized platforms.

IBJR releases research and estimates illegal betting market at up to 51% in Brazil

Formatted by Instituto Locomotiva and LCA Consultoria Econômica, the survey shows a loss of up to R$40 billion in taxes...

Illegal betting is used by 3 in 4 bettors in Brazil, according to research

Brazil loses R$10.8 billion per year by failing to combat the illegal betting market, study finds

Research by the Locomotiva Institute was carried out between April and May 2025 with 2,000 adult gamblers.

IBJR and LCA indicate that 73% of Brazilian bettors used illegal bets in 2025

Central-West leads betting on illegal sites, survey shows

Gamblers over 60 years old have already moved R$1.6 billion in betting games this year alone.