Brazil Strengthens Its Commitment To Responsible Gaming
Brazil.– October 21, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The country launches laws and educational programmes to prevent gambling addiction and promote awareness of online betting risks.
Overview
Brazil is advancing its national framework for responsible gaming, combining legislative, educational, and health initiatives.
According to SBC News, several state and municipal projects aim to protect citizens from gambling addiction while encouraging preventive education and public health awareness.
Among them, the Bill No. 157/2025, approved in first reading by the Dourados City Council (Mato Grosso do Sul), introduces a Programme for Awareness and Risk Prevention of Gambling and Online Betting in public schools.
Details / Context
The initiative includes workshops and lectures designed to reduce early exposure to online gambling.
Statistics presented during the debate revealed that 13% of local residents had gambled online within the past 30 days, and over 30% of young people reported delaying academic or personal decisions due to gambling-related habits.
In the state of Pernambuco, Law No. 18,954/2025 was enacted, establishing a statewide policy for responsible gambling and addiction prevention.
It requires online betting platforms to display explicit warnings about potential financial and psychological risks, while promoting collaboration between government, academia, and NGOs for monitoring and research.
Future outlook
The Brazilian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization estimate that 1–2% of the adult population suffers from some form of gambling disorder.
As the online betting industry expands, prevention becomes as crucial as regulation.
Brazil’s new approach aims to balance industry growth with social responsibility, integrating mental health and education into the regulatory conversation.
This positions the country as a regional benchmark for sustainable and socially aware gambling governance.
Institutional and social dimensions
- Preventive education: Integrating responsible gaming into school curricula.
- Public health: Coordinated mental-health care and early-detection systems.
- Progressive regulation: Transparency and shared accountability across sectors.
- Community engagement: Active involvement of NGOs and universities.
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