Sports betting Brazil

Illegal betting could increase during the 2026 World Cup, warns UN agency.

Betting The 15.12.25

Brazil will generate R$ 19 billion in bets on the 2026 World Cup, representing 10% of the global market.

Brazil appears for the first time on the list of top betting markets, behind only the US, UK, Russia, and Italy, following the regulation of the sector. Experts highlight the impact of Brazilian regulation on the sector's growth.

Globo Group presents research on Brazilian gamblers.

Betting The 17.11.25

Men's soccer dominates sports betting in Brazil with 76% preference, according to research by Grupo Globo.

A survey by Grupo Globo in partnership with Offerwise shows women's soccer in second place with 31%, while basketball and volleyball complete the top positions. The study consulted one thousand people over 18 years of age and reveals that women's soccer occupies second place with 31%, followed by basketball with 23% and volleyball with 19%.