Brazilian Gaming Association Condemns Government Attack on the Regulated Market

Brazil.– October 24, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com ABRAJOGO has issued a strong statement rejecting an official post by the Brazilian Government that, according to the entity, deliberately targets the licensed online betting market.

Overview

The statement came after a message posted on the Government’s official account, reiterating its intention to increase the sector’s tax burden from 12% to 18%, despite the measure having failed to pass in Congress.

Details / Context

ABRAJOGO described the statement as ill-timed, since it coincided with BiS Brasília 2025, one of the leading events in the iGaming industry.
The association emphasized that the licensed sector maintains an open dialogue with the authorities to build a safe, responsible, and recreational entertainment environment.

Future Outlook

The government note was released the same day that the Finance and Taxation Committee of the Chamber of Deputies debated a fast-track motion for a new bill aiming to raise taxes on licensed betting operations.

Experts warned that the illegal market causes losses exceeding R$ 10.8 billion, with more than half of all operations still outside regulation — a major loss of revenue for the state.

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