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Brazil’s Finance Minister Dario Durigan has called for a stronger crackdown on illegal betting operators, warning that unauthorized gambling activities are siphoning resources from the country’s economy and undermining productive investment.
Speaking during an interview with Radio CBN on Monday, Durigan said Brazil needs to intensify its efforts against unlicensed betting platforms, describing them as a drain on financial resources that could otherwise be directed toward economic growth.
Durigan’s comments come as Brazil continues to refine its newly regulated online betting market. Since the launch of the country’s federal licensing regime, authorities have stepped up enforcement actions against operators that continue to target Brazilian consumers without authorization.
The federal government has repeatedly stated that one of the main objectives of regulation is to curb the presence of illegal operators, strengthen consumer protection and ensure that betting-related revenues remain within the formal economy.
According to the minister, illegal betting operations negatively affect the country’s development by diverting money from productive sectors and reducing the investment capacity of Brazilian consumers.
Broader fiscal reforms on the agenda
The minister’s remarks about betting were made alongside announcements regarding the government’s plans to simplify income tax compliance.
Durigan said the administration intends to expand automatic tax filing and reduce the amount of information taxpayers are required to submit, with changes expected to begin in 2027.
Durigan also highlighted the performance of the Brazilian economy after official figures showed gross domestic product grew 1.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter, accelerating from 0.3% growth recorded in the final quarter of 2025.
The minister said the results indicate the country is moving in the right direction, while emphasizing the need to continue improving fiscal conditions, lowering interest rates and reducing credit costs.