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Updated: August 27, 2025
Mixed Regulation

Brazil

Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA)

Casino Prohibited
Online Casino Regulated
Sports Betting Partially regulated
Online Sports Betting Regulated
Lottery Regulated
Bingo Prohibited
Online Gambling in Brazil
Regulatory Authority Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA)
Key legislation Decree-Law No. 9.215 (1946)
Law No. 7.291 (1984)
Allowed activities Among others: 

  • online sports betting and casino games
  • fixed-odds betting
Prohibited activities Unlicensed online gambling
Taxation and fees Operators are subject to a Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax, currently at 12%, though recent 2025 legislation proposes an increase to 18% of GGR. Additionally, player winnings are subject to a 15% Individual Income Tax (IRPF). 
Licence validity / duration 5 years
Benefits of the market
  • Land-based opportunities on the horizon 

A bill under Senate review could legalise resort casinos and ‘jogo do bicho’.

  • Sports-driven market 

With football as a national obsession, there is a high demand for sports betting products.

SOFTSWISS products compliant
  • Game Aggregator
  • Jackpot Aggregator
  • Sportsbook
Land-Based Gambling in Brazil
Key legislation  Decree-Law No. 9.215 (1946)
Law No. 7.291 (1984)
Allowed activities Horse race betting
Prohibited activities Land-based casinos
Taxation No available information at the moment
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