The Brazilian tax authority, Receita Federal, has reported a remarkable increase in federal revenues from gambling companies, soaring by 83.31% in real terms for the first half of 2026. The total revenue reached $1.42 billion, compared to $775 million during the same period in 2025.
The gambling sector has now entered the top ten industries contributing to revenue growth, trailing only behind the oil and gas extraction sector, which saw a staggering growth rate of 370.78%.