Zona de Azar Brasil – Governor of Mato Grosso Defends Legalization of Casinos in Brazil

Brazil.- June 26, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The governor of Mato Grosso, Mauro Mendes (União) during a press conference called on Brazilians to abandon hypocrisy in relation to gambling, such as casinos and bingos .

Recently, the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) approved the bill that authorizes new types of games, but the debate on the topic continues. However, Mendes argues that the reality has been different for a long time.

Casinos and betting are already part of reality according to Mendes

“Jogo do bicho has been happening from north to south, from east to west for decades in this country. Since it happens in front of all governments, it is better to legalize this business”, stated the governor.

Furthermore, Mauro Mendes highlighted that countries neighboring Brazil, such as Uruguay and Argentina, have benefited from the legalization of casinos.

Mauro Mendes called the discussion “hypocrisy”. According to him, Brazilians travel to play in foreign casinos. Therefore, this already shows interest from the population.

The fact is that PL 2,234/2022 was approved by the CCJ of the Federal Senate last week. According to the project, the installation of casinos in tourist centers or leisure complexes is permitted.

Each state and the Federal District may have casinos. But the number will depend on the size of the population or territory that will be installed, varying between 1 and 3. Now the PL goes to the House plenary.

Then, if approved in the plenary, the Ministry of Finance will define the regulation of the operation of casinos and other games within 90 days.

Thus, the discussion about the legalization of casinos in Brazil continues at full steam, and governor Mauro Mendes is in favor, arguing that it is time to abandon hypocrisy and face the reality of gaming in the country.

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