SPA H1 Data Challenges Politician Gambling Claims
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Brazil’s betting regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), challenges politicians’ mass gambling addiction narrative.
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SPA has also hinted that such claims could restrict the licensed operators and become detrimental to the growth of the iGaming industry.Â
In August, the extensive data released from Brazil’s betting regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), challenges politicians’ mass gambling claims. This data indicated that over the last six months, it is estimated that 17.7 million Brazilians have bet via licensed operators of the regulated market.
The betters have contributed to the GGR of BRL 17.4 billion during H1 2025. The report shows that 17.7 million Brazilians have wagered with licensed operators, roughly 8.3% of the population.Â
Ed Birkin, managing director of H2 Gambling Capital, believes the data shows player activity aligns with regulated online markets. At the same time, H2 Gambling Capital opined that the illegal market makes up to 30% of the total betting sector. The main objective is to bring as many players as possible to gamble in regulated markets.
This data is not meant to gain public vote of confidence, but also to ensure long-term sustainability of the regulated market.
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The betters have contributed to the GGR of BRL 17.4 billion during H1 2025. The report shows that 17.7 million Brazilians have wagered with licensed operators, roughly 8.3% of the population.Â
Ed Birkin, managing director of H2 Gambling Capital, believes the data shows player activity aligns with regulated online markets. At the same time, H2 Gambling Capital opined that the illegal market makes up to 30% of the total betting sector. The main objective is to bring as many players as possible to gamble in regulated markets.
This data is not meant to gain public vote of confidence, but also to ensure long-term sustainability of the regulated market.
For the full story Visit HereÂ