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Brazilian Senator proposes temporary 27.5% betting tax hike

Senator Sérgio Petecão has introduced a bill directing part of the betting revenue to healthcare and social security.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Layla Victoria

Brazil's first municipal betting operator halts activities amid federal clash

The small town of Bodó has suspended its local lottery operations after raising BR8m ($1.5m) in ten months.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Layla Victoria

Brazilian banks enforcing new compliance rules

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Brazilian banks providing reinforcements in battle against illegal operators

Brazil's Banking Federation has introduced mandatory rules requiring financial institutions to report irregular betting activity to the Central Bank.

3 min read • Oct 27 • By Layla Victoria

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Brazil: President Lula questions Caixa's betting launch amid claims it's a 'necessary evolution'

President Lula has summoned Caixa's leadership to explain plans for a state-run betting platform, amid internal doubts about whether the project will move forward.

3 min read • Oct 27 • By Layla Victoria

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IBJR counters banking criticism and calls for tighter financial controls

Brazil's betting association defended regulation as key to curbing illegal gambling, responding to criticism from the Banking Federation.

3 min read • Oct 24 • By Layla Victoria

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Betting boom in Brazil: Football drives transactions up 55%, tax revenue hits $1.3bn

Brazil's Federal Revenue Service reported BRL6.8bn ($1.3bn) in tax revenue from betting activities in 2025, while transactions were up due to football.

3 min read • Oct 24 • By Layla Victoria