Brazil’s regulated betting industry has reached a historic milestone, generating USD 1.26 billion (R$ 6.8 billion) in tax revenue between January and September 2025, according to official data from the Federal Revenue Service. The figure represents an extraordinary 17,000 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024, when the total barely reached USD 7 million.
The surge follows the full implementation of Brazil’s sports betting and online gaming regulation, introduced earlier this year. The new framework has formalized taxation, attracted licensed international operators, and positioned Brazil as the fastest-growing regulated gaming market in Latin America.
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In September 2025 alone, government income from the sector reached R$ 1.7 billion (USD 315 million)—nearly 250 times higher than in September 2024. Analysts attribute this boom to improved compliance oversight, the entry of global brands, and growing player confidence in legal platforms.
Authorities are now debating a possible adjustment to the gaming tax rate—from 12 percent to 18 percent of gross gaming revenue—to further strengthen fiscal returns without deterring investment. Despite the proposed increase, the market remains a secure and highly profitable environment, attracting steady international capital and reinforcing Brazil’s reputation as a regional benchmark for responsible regulation.
