Betting taxes in Brazil reached R$11.116 million between Jan–Sep 2026
Figures include Caixa lotteries; September was last full month before provisional measure took effect
Key Takeaways
- Brazil collected R$11.116 million in betting and gaming taxes between January and September 2026, including Caixa lotteries.
- September 2026 receipts were R$1.206 million, 3.7% higher than August but 7.94% below September 2025.
- Fixed‑odds bookmakers allocated R$3.72 billion to beneficiaries and paid R$3.14 billion in federal taxes in the first nine months of 2026.
- BNLData projected R$14.6–R$15.5 billion for 2026; Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 risks that projection and could jeopardise R$18 billion for beneficiaries.
- The provisional measure must be ratified by Congress and faces litigation at the Supreme Federal Court; the case is before Justice Luiz Fux.
R$11.116 million: that is the total Brazil collected in taxes linked to betting and gaming between January and September 2026, according to data published by the Federal Revenue Service on 22 October 2026. The amount includes Caixa lotteries and makes September the last full month before Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 began to affect the operation of licensed operators.
Monthly breakdown and year‑on‑year comparisons
The Federal Revenue Service reported that sector collections reached R$1.206 million in September 2026, an increase of 3.7% versus R$1.163 million in August. However, September’s figure was 7.94% lower than the estimated R$1.310 million recorded in September 2025. The September figure includes federal levies such as Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ), Social Contribution on Net Profit (CSLL), PIS and Cofins.
Contributions from fixed‑odds betting and beneficiaries
In the January–September period, fixed‑odds bookmakers generated R$3.72 billion in mandatory allocations to beneficiaries established by Law No. 14,790/2023, covering areas such as sport, tourism and public safety. The same companies contributed R$3.14 billion in federal taxes and contributions, according to Marcelo Gomide, coordinator of Forecasting and Analysis at the Federal Revenue Service.
The report also indicates that fixed‑odds betting produced R$6.86 billion in taxes and contributions during the first nine months of 2026.
Annual projection and risks after the suspension
Before the suspension, BNLData projected annual revenues between R$14.6 billion and R$15.5 billion for 2026. The interruption of fixed‑odds activity, introduced by Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, places that projection at risk. BNLData further estimates the ban could jeopardise R$18 billion for all legal beneficiaries when current licences expire.
Legal status and procedural timetable
The provisional measure must be ratified by Congress to remain in force and faces lawsuits at the Supreme Federal Court. The case is before Justice Luiz Fux, who was expected to issue a decision after the presidential runoff. Meanwhile, part of revenues related to gaming and lotteries will continue because the measure does not cover all betting categories, according to Claudemir Malaquias, head of the Center for Tax and Customs Studies at the Federal Revenue Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total tax take from betting in Brazil in the first nine months of 2026?
The total was R$11.116 million between January and September 2026, a figure that includes Caixa lotteries, according to data from the Federal Revenue Service published on 22 October 2026.
How much was collected in September 2026 and how does that compare to other months?
September 2026 collections were R$1.206 million, 3.7% higher than August’s R$1.163 million but 7.94% lower than the R$1.310 million recorded in September 2025.
What did fixed‑odds bookmakers contribute to the budget and to beneficiaries in Jan–Sep 2026?
Fixed‑odds bookmakers generated R$3.72 billion in mandatory allocations to beneficiaries and contributed R$3.14 billion in federal taxes and contributions during the first nine months of 2026.
How does Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 affect revenue forecasts for 2026?
The provisional measure suspended fixed‑odds activity, putting BNLData’s 2026 projection of R$14.6–R$15.5 billion at risk and potentially compromising R$18 billion destined for legal beneficiaries.
What is the legal status of the measure that suspended fixed‑odds betting?
The provisional measure must be ratified by Congress to remain in force and is subject to challenges at the Supreme Federal Court; the case is before Justice Luiz Fux, with an expected decision after the runoff.
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