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The Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável (IBJR) has become aware, through reports published by the media, of information regarding the imposition of confidentiality measures in authorization and licensing processes for betting operators. The defense of transparency in licensing procedures is a fundamental principle for building a regulated, ethical, secure, and sustainable market. IBJR believes that […]

Executive joins IBJR with the mission of strengthening the regulated market as a tool for consumer protection, industry integrity, and economic development The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has announced the appointment of Carlos Lima as its new Executive President. With extensive experience in Government Relations, Advocacy, and public policy development, the executive takes

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) expresses its full support for the Federal Police initiative to establish the Investigation Group for the Repression of Sports Match Manipulation, Betting Fraud, and Related Crimes — known as “Base Apostas.” The initiative represents a decisive step toward consolidating an ethical, sustainable, and responsible online betting ecosystem in

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) considers Apple’s decision to allow the distribution of regulated sports betting and online gaming applications on its Brazilian App Store a key milestone for strengthening an ethical and transparent sector. The measure reinforces regulation by enabling bettors to clearly identify which operators are properly authorized to operate in

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warns that the effectiveness of the financial protection measures included in Desenrola 2.0 fundamentally depends on a strict crackdown on the illegal betting market. It is also important to highlight that in 2025, bets placed on licensed platforms accounted for only 0.46% of household consumption in the country

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) views as positive Resolution No. 5,298 of the National Monetary Council (CMN), published on April 24, 2026, which establishes clear limits for the organization and operation of the derivatives market in the country. By preventing sports events, online games, and political or cultural themes from being used as

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) shares the concerns of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva regarding the well-being of Brazilian families and reaffirms that regulation is the safest and most effective tool to protect society. Shutting down the legal market would not eliminate public demand but would instead push all activity into the

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warns of the potential development of prediction markets in Brazil, including through channels associated with the capital markets. When a consumer assumes risk conditioned on the uncertain outcome of a sporting event, we are dealing with a bet, regardless of the label, technology, or contractual structure used. Presenting

A new study by LCA Economic Consulting, in partnership with IBJR, shows that the tax burden on the regulated market has already exceeded BRL 10 billion and is expected to rise by ten percentage points by 2033. São Paulo, February 9, 2025 — The month of January marked the completion of the first full year