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The Ministry of Finance publishes a decree for monitoring and inspecting the activities of gambling operators and their operators.

Betting The 23.03.26

Ministry of Finance unifies tax collection code for fixed-odds betting.

A decree published this Monday in the Official Gazette establishes code 9197 for payment of social security contributions via DARF (Federal Revenue Collection Document), effective from April 1st; check the codes.

President Lula approves Law 14.790 on online betting.

Betting The 29.12.25

Lula approves law that increases tax on betting from 12% to 15% by 2028.

The text approved on the night of last Friday (26) was published in an extra edition of the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU) establishes gradual taxation starting in 2026 and holds banks responsible for transactions with unauthorized houses.

Brazilian congressman proposes a gradual increase in betting taxes to 15% in his opinion on a draft bill.

Betting The 17.12.25

Chamber approves gradual increase in betting taxes to 15%.

The text establishes that the tax rate on gross gaming revenue (GGR), which is currently 12%, will gradually increase to 15% (13% in 2026, 14% in 2027, and 15% in 2028). This 3% surplus must be mandatorily allocated to social security.

Senate CAE approves gradual increase in taxation of online betting 1

Betting The 02.12.25

Senate Committee approves gradual increase in taxation of online betting.

The tax on gross gaming revenue will increase from 12% to 15% in 2026 and reach 18% from 2028 onwards. The funds will be allocated to social security in states and municipalities. The bill is being processed in a conclusive manner and will proceed to the Chamber of Deputies if there is no appeal.

CAE meeting is canceled and bill to double taxes on sports betting is not considered.

Betting The 26.11.25

Senator proposes gradual increase in online gambling taxation to compensate states and municipalities.

Eduardo Braga's report suggests a 15% tax rate for 2026 and 2027, rising to 18% from 2028 onwards, replacing the initial proposal of 24%. Resources will be allocated to social security. The text foresees stricter criteria for authorizing operators and includes mechanisms to combat irregular operators; see the full report.

Renan Calheiros proposes splitting the income tax proposal.

Betting The 29.10.25

Renan Calheiros presents a bill that doubles the taxation of online betting.

Bill 5473/2025 alters the distribution of resources from betting companies, reducing the share for operators and increasing funding for social security. The text is already in the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee and will be reported on by Eduardo Braga.

Zarattini accelerates negotiations on the Provisional Measure that alters IOF taxation and should exclude taxation of incentivized debentures.

Betting The 30.09.25

Congress postpones until Thursday the vote that could increase taxation on betting by 50%.

The Joint Committee will analyze the opinion on Provisional Measure 1.303, which raises the tax rate from 12% to 18% on gross betting revenue. The new 18% tax rate on bets will be applied starting this Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, due to the ninety-day rule.

Congressman Carlos Zarattini (PT-SP) receives representatives from bets 1

Betting The 24.09.25

Brazilian congressman maintains original text proposing an increase in betting taxes from 12% to 18% to fund healthcare.

The report on Provisional Measure 1.303 proposes a 6% increase in the current tax rate. The measure includes new rules against illegal betting and is expected to generate an additional R$ 4,8 billion in annual revenue; see the text.