Brazil Moves To Include Rodeo, Equestrian And Turf In Online Betting

Brazil.– January 26, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Chamber of Deputies Sports Commission approved a bill expanding regulated betting to include rodeo, equestrian events, and horse racing within Brazil’s online betting framework.

Overview

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Sports Commission has taken an important step toward expanding its regulated online betting market by approving a proposal to integrate all recognized rodeo disciplines, equestrian competitions, and turf (horse racing) into the country’s sports betting regime.

This marks a significant broadening of betting choices beyond traditional sports by aligning previously segmented or outdated legal categories under a unified regulatory scheme.

Details / Context

Rather than amending the core Betting Law directly, the approved substitute bill revises the Rodeo Law, a legal route that allows horse-related disciplines recognized by their federations to be classed as sports eligible for regulated betting through future rules rather than new legislation for each discipline.

The legislation also modernizes the framework for turf by bringing horse racing under the same regulated structure as other online betting verticals.

Strategic Focus Areas

Central to the bill is an explicit ban on wagering on events that fail to ensure animal welfare, establishing ethical criteria alongside market expansion. This provision is designed to ensure the integrity of animal-based sports and responsible participation.

Rapporteur Deputy Caio Vianna noted that this legal strategy maintains sporting autonomy while facilitating the desired expansion of betting options in a flexible manner.

Future Outlook

The proposal will next be reviewed by the Finance and Taxation Committee and the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee. If eventually approved by both chambers of Congress and the Senate, the measure could significantly extend the scope of Brazil’s regulated online betting market, integrating a wider array of sporting disciplines under contemporary and ethical standards.

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