Lula Signs Law Sending 3% of Bet Revenue to PF

What Does the New Bet Revenue Law Actually Do?

President Lula has signed a law directing 3% of all revenue collected from licensed sports-betting operators (the so-called bets) to a dedicated fund of the Federal Police (PF). The measure is designed to strengthen law-enforcement capacity at a moment when regulated online gambling has become a multi-billion-real industry in Brazil.

How Will the Transfers Grow Over Time?

The legislation sets a graduated increase in the percentage redirected from bet revenues to the Federal Police fund. This means the share flowing to law enforcement is set to rise in stages, giving the government time to absorb and plan around the expanding contribution. The exact schedule of increases is written into the law as passed.

What Is the Extra R$ 200 Million From the Treasury?

Beyond the percentage taken directly from bet operators, the law also mandates an additional R$ 200 million injection from the National Treasury in 2026. This one-time boost is meant to accelerate the Federal Police's operational capacity while the graduated share from bet revenues ramps up.

Why Does the Federal Police Need More Funding?

Brazil's licensed betting market has expanded rapidly since regulation was approved, attracting millions of users and generating significant tax revenue. Authorities have also flagged concerns about money laundering and illegal operators, making a well-funded Federal Police essential to oversight and enforcement of the new gambling framework.

What Does This Mean for Bet Operators?

Licensed operators must now factor this mandatory 3% contribution — growing over time — into their financial models. Combined with existing licensing fees and taxation, the total fiscal burden on the sector is increasing. Operators who have not yet obtained licences face continued scrutiny from the PF, whose budget will now be partly financed by the industry itself.