Brazil: Betting and Education, a New Link in Public Debate
Encceja 2025 surprises with essay on online gambling addiction
Brazil, August 6, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The 2025 National Certification Exam for Youth and Adults (Encceja) proposed the following essay topic for high school:
“Strategies to combat internet gambling addiction.”
Betting and mental health: a topic in the classroom
The choice shows how gambling and mental health have become part of Brazil’s public agenda, amidst the growing popularity of online sports betting.
Over 600,000 aim to obtain high school certification
- 744,000 registered candidates nationwide
- 629,821 for high school certification
- 114,343 for elementary school
Problem gambling as an educational subject
The essay prompt required critical analysis and reflection on public policies and educational campaigns to fight gambling addiction.
Elementary students received another topic: “The importance of daycare in Brazilian society.”
What is Encceja?
Encceja is aimed at people who didn’t complete their studies on time. It allows them to earn elementary or high school certification through a single test and to retake subjects in future editions.
Education and betting: a growing connection
Encceja’s theme underlines a step forward in promoting responsible gambling awareness, especially among young people.
“Gambling is not your reality. The outcome of a bet doesn’t define you. Seek professional help if you need it.”
🔗 Edited by: @_fonta
🌐 Source: www.zonadeazar.com