The Fascinating World of Jogo do Bicho: Brazil’s Underground Betting Phenomenon
While Brazil is famous for its samba, football, and Carnival, it also harbors one of the most curious and enduring forms of informal gambling in the world: the jogo do bicho, or “animal game.” Originating in the late 19th century, jogo do bicho has survived prohibition, police crackdowns, and the digital age — and it still thrives in … Read more