ANJL Criticizes New Taxation Proposal on Betting in Brazil

Brazil – December 05, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has issued a strong warning regarding the new proposal to increase taxation on betting operators in Brazil. According to the organization, the initiative is poorly timed and risks destabilizing the regulated market, harming compliant operators and benefiting the illegal sector.

Overview
Brazil’s regulatory environment is undergoing a sensitive transition. The proposed tax increase aims to significantly raise the financial burden on licensed operators. ANJL argues that such a sudden adjustment could produce structural distortions, pushing companies and players toward unregulated environments that do not meet tax obligations or integrity standards.

Details / Context
The regulated market is still in an early stage of development. Operators are actively investing in compliance systems, monitoring tools, anti–money laundering controls, integrity safeguards, and local infrastructure. Introducing a steep tax hike at this moment may discourage investment, weaken regulatory adherence, and reduce incentives to operate legally.

ANJL also highlights that licensed operators already face increasing operational requirements, including reporting duties, technical certifications, and adherence to complex regulatory frameworks. A sharp increase in taxation may undermine the financial stability of companies that have committed to operating within the formal system.

Key Subtopics

• Economic
Higher taxation could reduce profitability, limit expansion, lead to downsizing, and negatively impact suppliers, technology providers, and advertising partners.

• Regulatory
Excessive tax pressure risks shrinking the formal market and weakening the regulatory ecosystem. A smaller regulated base complicates oversight and undermines efforts to protect consumers and ensure transparency.

• Technological and Institutional
Operators must continually invest in systems for responsible gaming, fraud detection, financial traceability, and integrity checks. Sudden tax increases may compromise their ability to maintain these essential mechanisms.

Future Outlook
ANJL recommends a more cautious approach, calling for detailed economic impact analyses and tax policies that support long-term sustainability. The association stresses that effective oversight requires a healthy, competitive, and sufficiently large regulated market.

The coming legislative decisions will determine whether Brazil moves toward a robust, transparent regulatory model—or unintentionally strengthens the informal market.

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