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Brazil completed its first full year of regulated online betting in 2025. New official data now outlines how licensed operators performed, how many bettors participated, and how enforcement played out across the market.
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Seventy-nine licensed betting companies reported activity from 25.2 million bettors across Brazil during 2025. Combined gross gaming revenue reached BRL37 billion, equal to about $7 billion, during the first year of operation under the regulated framework.
The figures were released by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, known as the SPA. The data marks the first consolidated snapshot of licensed betting activity since regulation took effect at the start of the year.
Licensed operators paid about BRL2.5 billion in licence fees during 2025. Each licence carried a fixed cost of BRL30 million. In addition, inspection fees generated BRL95.5 million over the year.
Tax data published by the Federal Revenue Service showed close to BRL10 billion collected from licensed betting activity in 2025. December alone accounted for BRL1.1 billion of that total, reflecting rising volumes late in the year.
SPA leadership confirmed that the information gathered during 2025 will directly guide regulatory decisions tied to bettor protection and compliance monitoring.
“The year 2025 marked the first time the state was fully present in this market,” Regis Dudena said. “Data was received, allowing for an objective understanding of the sector, in addition to monitoring tools to track compliance with the established rules.
“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.”
Demographic reporting from licensed operators showed that men accounted for 68.3% of bettors during 2025, while women represented 31.7%.
The most active age group fell between 31 and 40 years, representing 28.6% of total betting participation. Bettors aged 18 to 24 and 25 to 30 each made up 22.7%. Individuals aged over 61 accounted for 2.7% of reported betting activity.
In December, the SPA launched a centralized self-exclusion platform that allows players to block access to all licensed betting websites in Brazil.
The system forms part of the regulator ongoing agenda focused on harm prevention. SPA officials previously identified the self-exclusion tool as a top priority within the regulatory rollout.
During the first 40 days after launch, the platform recorded more than 217,000 self-exclusion requests. The most commonly selected reason was “Loss of control over gambling – mental health.” About 73% of users chose an indefinite exclusion period.
Tax levels and unlicensed activity remain central challenges for the Brazilian betting market. Legislative changes already approved provide for a gradual tax increase that reaches 15% by 2028. Industry estimates still place illegal betting activity at up to half of total market volume.
SPA enforcement actions continued throughout 2025. In coordination with the National Telecommunications Agency, authorities blocked more than 25,000 offshore betting websites.
The Undersecretariat for Monitoring and Inspection registered 132 enforcement cases involving 133 companies during the year. Eighty of those cases remain under review for possible penalties.
Regulators also targeted financial activity linked to illegal betting. By the end of 2025, 54 payment and financial institutions had submitted 1,255 reports involving 1,687 individuals suspected of funding unlicensed operators. Those actions led to the closure of 550 bank accounts.
Digital promotion also faced enforcement. Authorities concluded 412 inspection processes involving social media influencers. As a result, 324 profiles and 229 individual posts were removed.
“It is important to make it clear that regulation exists to be observed,” Dudena explained. “The SPA will be attentive to its compliance, and those who do not comply will be subject to the penalties provided for by law and regulation.”
Licensed operators reported activity from 25.2 million bettors
Gross gaming revenue reached BRL37 billion during the year
Federal tax collections totaled close to BRL10 billion in 2025
More than 217,000 requests were submitted within the first 40 days
Authorities blocked more than 25,000 offshore betting websites