Lula’s government raised R$2.5 billion in the first two months of this year; in February, the value was R$1.0 billion
The PT government’s revenue from betting houses —the bets— totaled R$2.5 billion in the first two months of 2026. The value represents an increase of 236% compared to the same period in 2025, when it totaled R$756 million.
The Federal Revenue released the data this Tuesday (24.mar.2026). Here are those from the report (PDF – 950 kB) and (PDF – 657 kB).
According to the IRS, the jump is associated with the consolidation of regulation of the fixed-odd betting market, with the entry into force of rules for the regular operation of companies in the country.
The regulation established criteria for the operation of betting houses, the collection of taxes and the supervision of operations. The formalization of the market expanded the calculation base and allowed the Federal Revenue Service to identify revenues that were previously out of reach.
The 12% tax on GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) was implemented in 2025 with the sanction of the law that regulated betting. The law had been enacted in 2023, but the market began to operate fully from January 1, 2025.
In December, Congress approved the PLP (Complementary Bill), which includes sections that increase the tax burden on gambling companies.
Taxation will increase from 12% to 13% in 2026. It will rise to 14% in 2027 and then to 15% in 2028.
