According to Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service, the sports betting and online gaming market generated around BR9.95bn in tax revenue in 2025. This highlights a sharp rise from the BR91m collected in 2024, when the market was still in the transition phase toward full regulation. 

December proved particularly significant, with betting-related taxes contributing BR1.1bn in a single month. This compares with the BR28m collected in December 2024, highlighting the scale of change following the implementation of regulatory and tax measures.

Regulated Market Performance and GGR Figures

Data from the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting shows that authorized operators reported BR37bn in gross gaming revenue during the first full year of the regulated market. These figures reflect the application of a 12% levy on GGR, alongside standard federal taxes.

In addition to ongoing taxation, operators collectively paid around BR2.5bn in licensing fees to secure legal authorization to operate in Brazil. While the regulator did not disclose the total value of prizes paid out to players, it confirmed that approximately 25.2 million Brazilians placed bets during the year. 

Enforcement Against Illegal Operators

Alongside revenue growth, authorities focused on enforcement measures to limit unlicensed activity. The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting worked in coordination with the telecommunications regulator Anatel to block more than 25,000 illegal betting websites throughout 2025.

Banks and payment institutions submitted 1,255 reports concerning suspected transfers linked to illegal betting operations. These investigations resulted in the closure of 550 bank accounts, with nearly half already identified as being connected to illegal activity. Regulators have stated that monitoring payment flows remains a priority as the market continues to develop.

Advertising Spend and Broader Fiscal Context

Industry data indicates that betting companies invested roughly BR1.4bn in advertising during 2025. Spending covered television, radio, streaming services, and digital platforms, reflecting the competitive landscape among licensed operators seeking market share within regulatory limits.

The betting sector’s contribution came against the backdrop of a record year for Brazil’s public finances. Federal revenue reached BR2.89tn in inflation-adjusted terms in 2025, with December collections alone totaling BR292bn. The Federal Revenue Service described this as the strongest annual and monthly performance since 1995, highlighting betting-related taxation as a key factor supporting the overall result. 

As regulation matures, authorities expect the sector to remain a consistent contributor to public revenue with evolving enforcement and regulations.