Brazil is dropping its long-standing gambling ban after years of tight restrictions. Online sports betting and casino games now run under federal control through the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA).
The Senate is looking at laws to allow physical casinos and make ‘jogo do bicho’ – the popular numbers game – legal. This is a total shift from Brazil's old conservative stance and opens up opportunities in what used to be a completely closed market.
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:
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| 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 |
A bill under Senate review could legalise resort casinos and ‘jogo do bicho’.
With football as a national obsession, there is a high demand for sports betting products. |
| SOFTSWISS products compliant |
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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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