Brazil: Only 10% Engage In Online Betting

Brazil – April 23, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com A survey shows that online gambling remains a minority activity in Brazil, although part of users engage in it to generate additional income.

Overview

A Datafolha survey analyses the relationship between Brazilians and online gambling, revealing that the practice is still not widely adopted across the country.

The study indicates that only a minority of the population actively participates in online betting, while the vast majority reports no involvement.

Details / Context

According to the survey, 10 percent of Brazilians aged 16 or older report engaging in online betting, while 90 percent do not take part in such activities.

Among those who do bet, behaviour is generally low-frequency:

  • 2 percent bet regularly
  • 4 percent occasionally
  • 4 percent sporadically

The study also shows that among those who have already engaged in online betting, 46 percent do so with the aim of generating additional income, through sports betting or casino games.

Overall, only 5 percent of respondents say they use betting for this purpose, while 1 percent reports using winnings to pay monthly expenses.

The survey has a margin of error of two percentage points and a confidence level of 95 percent.

Subtopics

Low penetration of online gambling
The findings show that online betting remains a minority habit in Brazil, with limited participation across the population.

Economic motivation
A significant portion of users view betting as a source of additional income, positioning online gambling beyond entertainment.

Frequency of use
Low-intensity behaviour prevails, with most users participating occasionally or sporadically.

Regulatory and age considerations
The survey includes respondents aged 16 and above, a group for which gambling is legally prohibited, which adds an important dimension to the interpretation of the results.

Future outlook

Although online gambling adoption remains limited in Brazil, the data suggests growth potential, particularly given users’ economic motivations.

Regulatory developments and enforcement policies will play a key role in shaping the sector, balancing market expansion with consumer protection.

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