On December 2, 2025, The Brazil Senate Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) approved a gradual tax rise on gambling operators, which was approved with a 23 to 1 vote, and will first see the taxes increase from 12% to 15% in 2026 and 2027, and later reach 18% in 2028. The generated revenue is planned to
On December 2, 2025, The Brazil Senate Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) approved a gradual tax rise on gambling operators, which was approved with a 23 to 1 vote, and will first see the taxes increase from 12% to 15% in 2026 and 2027, and later reach 18% in 2028.
The generated revenue is planned to go to social security, mostly focusing on the health sector. However, between 2026 and 2028, the revenue could be allocated to states or the federal district.
The bill initially proposed to increase taxes to 24%; however, Senator Eduardo Braga spoke against it, stressing that this would lead players to illegal markets.
The senator said:
“Our concern is that the intended increase, which abruptly doubles the current percentage, will harm already legalized companies, while irregular ones will continue to operate with impunity and without paying a single cent to the public coffers.”
The bill has now been passed to the Chamber of Deputies, awaiting final approval. If it receives approval, the law will be effective from the first day of the fourth month after publication.
With elections approaching in 2026, President Lula’s administration is trying to raise gambling taxes in order to reach its fiscal target; however, they faced a setback when their proposal for raising taxes by 50% was rejected.