Sports and tourism were the primary recipients of funds generated by betting activities in Brazil in 2025, together accounting for more than 60% of the total allocation.
According to data from the Ministry of Finance, obtained via Pay4Fun, the sports sector received approximately BR1.6bn ($320m), while tourism was allocated around BR1.2bn.
The data comes as the betting sector continues to expand following regulatory developments. In the second half of 2025, after adjustments to the regulatory framework, the market recorded growth of 32.6%.
Tourism funding, for instance, aligns with broader efforts to position Brazil as a global destination while leveraging regulated gaming as a complementary driver of growth.
Which other sectors received shares of the total?
Public security accounted for BR597m, representing 14.8% of the total, followed by social security with BR416m at 10.3%.
Education got BR412m at 10.2%. Additional allocations to areas such as health, civil society organizations and industrial development bodies remained below 1% each.
The figures illustrate how betting-derived revenues are being channeled into public policy priorities, particularly in sectors linked to economic activity and infrastructure.
Separately, data from a different Pay4Fun survey shows that over 50% of Brazilian bettors spend up to BR50 a month, reinforcing the view that the majority of users engage with betting at relatively low spending levels.
Besides that, Brazil’s betting boom has led to a queue of license applications at the Ministry of Finance, showing the rising competition among operators seeking entry into the market.
The largest segment of Brazilian bettors falls between 31 and 40 years old, representing 28.63% of users
