
A sudden increase in Brazil’s gross gaming revenue tax prompts backlash from operators and raises concerns about the future of esports betting.
The Brazilian government has implemented a sharp increase in taxes on the gambling sector, raising the gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax rate from 12 percent to 18 percent. The change, introduced through a provisional measure in June 2025, represents a 50 percent hike and has drawn strong criticism from both domestic and international betting operators.