Brazil’s licensed betting sector generated BRL37 billion (approximately €5.95 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during its first year of regulated operations. Meanwhile, the Federal Revenue Service collected BRL10 billion in betting tax revenue in 2025, and the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) reported receiving billions in licence and inspection fees. The regulator plans to utilise this data to improve consumer protection standards and combat black market operations in Brazil.
Brazil Generates BRL 37 billion in Online Gaming Revenue in its First Year of Regulated Operation: Key Insights
- Brazil’s licensed betting sector generated BRL37 billion (€5.95 billion) in GGR in 2025. Licensees paid BRL 2.5 billion (€40 million) in licence fees and BRL 95.5 million (€15.37 million) in inspection fees during the period.
- In the first 40 days of the gambling self-exclusion database being introduced, over 217,000 individuals signed up, citing loss of control over gambling and mental health as the primary reasons.
- The regulator blocked over 25,000 offshore sites with support from the National Telecommunications Agency. Analysts believe that the impending tax hike could lead to an increase in unlicensed gambling in Brazil in the coming days.
Brazil’s First Year of Regulated Betting Delivers BRL 37 billion in GGR
On Thursday, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), Brazil’s national gambling regulator, published the performance figures from the first year of legal betting in Brazil. The regulator said licensed operators generated BRL 37 billion (€5.95 billion) in GGR across 2025. Meanwhile, operators collectively paid BRL 2.5 billion (approximately €40 million) in licence fees, with each licence costing BRL 30 million (roughly €4.83 million).
The SPA also collected BRL95.5 million (approximately €15.37 million) in inspection fees during the year. At the same time, the Federal Revenue Service announced that it had collected nearly BRL 10 billion (roughly €1.61 billion) in tax revenue from the licensed betting sector in 2025. The organisation recovered BRL 1.1 billion (roughly €180 million) in taxes in December 2025.
Brazil implemented online gambling regulations on January 1, 2025. Lawmakers have since introduced several restrictions, including limitations on advertising to protect minors from gambling harm. However, the market continues to thrive despite strict oversight and enforcement, compelling the authorities to monitor new developments.
SPA Secretary Regis Dudena noted that the authorities will use the data to evaluate future measures for protecting consumers.
Dudena observed:
The year 2025 marked the first time the state was fully present in this market. Data was received, allowing for an objective understanding of the sector, in addition to monitoring tools to track compliance with the established rules.
The secretary explained that by using combined data from other government organisations, the SPA aims to prevent gambling harm. He also warned that the regulator will continue to crack down on violations.
Dudena continued:
We have economic data and information on individuals, which helps us prevent gambling problems and allows us to act in coordination with other bodies, such as the Ministries of Health, Sports, and Justice. It is important to make it clear that regulation exists to be observed.
Self-Exclusion System Records 217,000 Requests in 40 Days
The SPA launched a self-exclusion database for gambling in December to limit access to licensed betting sites. The launch was part of a wider initiative to protect consumers from gambling harm. The regulator received over 217,000 requests to self-exclude in the first 40 days since the system went live.
The SPA’s records show that the most frequent reason selected for self-exclusion was “Loss of control over gambling and mental health”. It also revealed that 73% of requests were for an indefinite period. The data provides an early indication of how bettors are utilising the new system to avoid licensed online gambling.
Illegal betting remains a significant problem for Brazilian authorities, alongside the overall tax burden. A recent law change will see the tax rate gradually rise to 15%. Analysts suggest that illegal operators may account for up to 50% of the total market owing to higher taxes.
The regulator partnered with the National Telecommunications Agency to restrict more than 25,000 offshore in 2025. During the same time, the Undersecretariat for Monitoring and Inspection registered 132 cases against 133 companies, with 80 cases currently under review. The SPA revealed that 54 payment and financial services filed 1,255 reports regarding 1,687 individuals suspected of making payments to illegal operators.
The regulator also conducted 412 inspections on social media influencers in 2025, blocking 324 profiles and 229 posts. In total, 79 licensed gaming companies operated in Brazil in 2025, while over 25.2 billion individuals wagered across these platforms. Data from the SPA reveals that 68.3% of the bettors were men, while 31.7% were women.
The new figures provide the clearest view yet of Brazil’s regulated betting market in its first year, covering revenue, taxes, and user trends. They also highlight early uptake of the self-exclusion platform and the scale of enforcement measures targeting illegal operators. As Brazil prepares to adopt a new gambling tax regime, analysts will closely monitor the market’s reactions.