Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Debate on Bill to Legalise Casinos on August 8

Brazil.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com This Thursday (8) at 10am, the Senate will hold a thematic session to debate the bill that legalises gambling and betting throughout the country (PL 2.234/2022). Senator Irajá (PSD-TO) informed about the bill, which was presented by Congressman Renato Vianna (MDB/SC) and approved in June by the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ).

Since March 2022, the Senate has been discussing this bill, which proposes the creation of two taxes whose revenues will be distributed among the states, the Federal District, municipalities, the Brazilian International Tourism Promotion Agency (Embratur) and sports and culture funds. The regulation of the lottery is not included in this bill and is dealt with in special legislation.

Senator Irajá expects the vote to take place in August, arguing that the proposal will increase revenues and attract more foreign tourists to the country. However, senators such as Eduardo Girão (Novo-CE) oppose the bill, warning of the risk of encouraging organised crime, money laundering and gambling addiction.

The bill has returned to the CCJ for review of amendments tabled in plenary.

Edited by @pererarte   www.zonadeazar.com