Since there is still no real legislation for betting sites athletic in Brazil, and gambling, Brazilian players can explore more options and alternatives in foreign companies that offer their services in Latin America. Important to mention is the fact that currently, in Brazil there is still no domestic company in the gambling industry. Players should be careful and avoid platforms that claim otherwise, as none of them have a license from the Brazilian government.
However, players can choose foreign platforms which are more suitable for their preferences. Since these companies do not operate directly in Brazil, all player winnings are tax-free. Among them we can mention:
What are the concrete advantages of these platforms?
- Bet365 – One of the most prestigious companies in the field of sports betting, wide coverage of events, competitive welcome bonus, possibility to bet in real time, possibility of quick cash-out, as well as customer support available 24/ 7.
- Betfair – Perfectly optimized mobile apps for iOS and Android. Over 35 different sports and excellent football coverage, including the Brazilian championship and other leagues. Option to stream certain events in real time and support available 24/7.
- Betway – Quite competitive coefficients, constant weekly bonuses and opportunities to win, fast withdrawal of profits, variety of payment methods. The platform is also available in Portuguese, perfect for Brazilian players.
Many of betting sites athletic in Brazil, they also offer their mobile applications, which Brazilian players can download from the Apple Store or the Play Store. The most popular sports betting apps among Brazilian players are:
The minimum age to place a sports bet also varies depending on the chosen platform, since the Brazilian government does not provide a figure, as it has totally banned gambling activities, with the exception of the national lottery. However, most of these sites allow individuals over the age of 18 to try their luck.
But what are the most popular sports in Brazil?
Soccer is definitely at the top of the list, and that's no surprise considering the Brazilians' long tradition in the world's most popular sport. In addition to other sports such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, Formula 1, boxing, etc., a sport that is attracting more and more attention in Brazil is MMA. This is due to some very talented Brazilian athletes in this competition. E-sports have also become quite popular and most of the platforms mentioned above offer you the opportunity to try your luck in the category. Other popular sports and competitions are:
- Hokej
- Golf
- FIFA eSPORT
- Kriket
- Baseball
- Snooker
- MotoGP
- WWE
When it comes to payment methods, most Brazilian players prefer to use Boleto Bancario:, one of the most popular methods for depositing money in the country, but most foreign sports betting companies do not support this method. However, players in Brazil can deposit money into their account via Skrill, Neteller, PayPal or cryptocurrencies. All these options are available in the Latin American country, as well as offered by most foreign platforms.
When it comes to payments, but also to other details related to the platforms that offer online betting, Brazilian players should take utmost care to choose only licensed options. This is because the lack of domestic legislation in Brazil leaves them vulnerable in case of fraud or abuse.
