The Brazilian regulated fixed-odds betting sector generated R$17.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance.
As per the report from the ministry’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), licensed betting operators paid R$3.8 billion in federal taxes and contributed R$2.14 billion to social projects through a mandatory 12 percent tax. Additionally, upfront authorization fees accounted for R$2.2 billion, while regulatory fees added R$49 million.
«Moving forward, we aim to regularly share the SPA’s activities and the growth of Brazil’s fixed-odds betting market, thus upholding the government’s commitment to transparency,» stated SPA Secretary Regis Dudena.
Encouraging growth in Brazil’s regulated betting market during the first half
By June 2025, there were 78 licensed operators, running a total of 182 betting brands. The Betting Management System (SIGAP) noted that 17.7 million Brazilians participated in betting activities in the first half of the year.
Of the users, 71 percent were men and 28.9 percent were women. The dominant age group was 31-40 years (27.8 percent), followed closely by 18-25 years (22.4 percent) and 25-30 years (22.2 percent). The average expenditure per active bettor for the six-month period was R$983, equating to R$164 monthly.
In Brazil, sports betting is the focal point of the regulated market, with football being the most favored choice for wagers. The swift growth of online betting platforms has increased interest in virtual games and esports, allowing fans to place bets in real time.
Authorities noted advancements in promoting safer gambling, implementing new regulations that set limits on deposits and stakes, prohibit advertisements targeting those under 18, and include responsible gaming warnings across all marketing materials. Additional initiatives have introduced self-assessment tools, a centralized self-exclusion registry, and awareness campaigns aimed at athletes.
Working alongside the telecommunications regulator Anatel, the SPA has taken action against over 15,400 unlicensed betting websites since October 2024. During the first half of 2025, 24 financial institutions reported 277 suspicious transactions, resulting in the closure of 255 accounts associated with illegal gambling. A collaboration with prominent digital platforms such as Google and TikTok has also led to the removal of 112 influencer accounts and 146 illegal advertisements promoting offshore operators.
The beginning of this year also saw the establishment of a committee tasked with overseeing the National Betting System (SINAPO), which will consolidate operator registrations and manage the exclusive .bet.br domain.
While Brazil’s regulated betting industry has made a promising debut following its launch last January, balancing growth with the protection of consumers will pose significant challenges in the months ahead.
