Public Hearing to Address Bet Payouts to Athletes in Brazil
Brazil.– October 22, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Brazil’s federal chamber convenes a pivotal session to ensure athletes receive compensation under the new betting law.
Overview
The Permanent Subcommittee on Sports Betting Regulation, part of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, has scheduled a public hearing for October 22, 2025, at 14:00 to discuss payments owed to athletes for the use of their names, sporting nicknames and images by betting platforms. This move follows the submission of Requests 125 and 143/2025 by Deputy Caio Vianna (PSD-RJ) and is prompted by the Law 14,790/23, which mandates that a portion of fixed-odds betting revenue must be directed to clubs, leagues and athletes.
Details / Context
Confirmed attendees include Giovani Rocco Neto (Secretary of Sports Betting & Economic Development, Ministry of Sport), Patrick Corrêa (Secretary of Football and Fan Rights), Rafael Silva (Vice-President of the Athletes’ Commission at the Brazilian Olympic Committee), and Jorge Henrique Pereira Borçato (President of the National Federation of Professional Football Athletes). The meeting will take place in Plenário 04, Anexo II of the Chamber.
According to Deputy Vianna, despite the law’s requirements, “these payments are still not being made”.
This hearing signals a significant step in holding betting platforms accountable and ensuring revenue flows to its rightful beneficiaries.
Future Outlook
The hearing aims to define the accountability framework for the sports betting industry in Brazil. Anticipated outputs include detailed timelines for payment disbursements, stricter compliance requirements for operators, and enhanced governmental oversight. The outcome may pave the way for tighter regulation, greater transparency and increased trust among athletes, operators and regulators alike.
Key Themes
- Image Rights & Fair Compensation: Athletes’ image rights used by betting companies must translate into fair remuneration.
- Regulatory Compliance: Law 14,790/23 establishes obligations, yet lacked concrete enforcement until now.
- Revenue Distribution: Fixed-odds betting revenues must be redirected to athletes, clubs and leagues—as dictated by Brazilian law.
- Sporting & Social Impact: Ensuring athletes are properly compensated strengthens the sports ecosystem and supports ethical growth of the betting market.
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