Brazil’s regulated betting market generated BRL5.89 billion (US$1.18 billion) in revenue during the first five months of 2026, an 85.9% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Federal Revenue Service.
Officials said the strong performance reflects continued growth in the country’s newly regulated betting sector, with activity expected to accelerate further during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Strong Start to the Year
Between January and May, betting revenue reached nearly 60% of the BRL9.95 billion collected throughout all of 2025. If the current pace continues, Brazil could surpass BRL14 billion in betting revenue by the end of 2026.
The figures were presented by tax auditors Claudemir Malaquias and Marcelo Gomide during a briefing attended by Revenue Secretary Robinson Barreirinhas.
World Cup Boosts Betting Activity
The FIFA World Cup has provided an additional boost since kicking off on June 11.
According to data intelligence company Klavi, Brazilian bettors transferred nearly BRL510 million to licensed gaming platforms between June 11 and June 25. Betting activity peaked during Brazil’s match against Scotland on June 24, when transactions exceeded BRL25 million, around 35% higher than the pre-tournament daily average.
Klavi also reported that the average transaction value increased from BRL185 to BRL235, based on payment data from 1.2 million users across 187 licensed betting platforms.
The latest figures highlight the continued expansion of Brazil’s regulated betting market as operators benefit from growing consumer adoption and increased engagement during major sporting events.
