Brazil: Senator proposes accountability measures for betting sector

Brazilian Senator Izalci Lucas has submitted a set of 16 formal suggestions to the Federal Government aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of online betting. 

The recommendations focus on regulatory accountability, social protection and fraud prevention within Brazil’s expanding betting industry.

One of the central proposals seeks to introduce civil, administrative or criminal liability for companies, influencers and other beneficiaries found to be engaging in fraudulent betting promotion.

If approved and implemented, the penalties could include financial compensation for damages, fines, suspension or revocation of licences.

Lucas also called for the creation of a technological system to prevent individuals from using government social programmes on betting platforms. 

He emphasised that many bettors in Brazil earn up to two minimum wages and are therefore vulnerable to the financial risks posed by gambling.

Another point in the proposal is the development of a periodic review system for betting legislation and regulation, which should be based on scientific studies and consistent monitoring of the industry’s social impacts.

Good to know: This is not the first time the Senator has called for stricter oversight of the sector, as he was part of the national CPI das Bets

It also proposed the implementation of an anonymous reporting channel for players and stakeholders to report abuse, suspected fraud or failures in player protection systems as Lucas highlighted data suggesting that nearly 15% of the Brazilian population placed bets in 2024.

The suggestions must now be analysed by the Federal Government before any regulatory changes can proceed.

Carlos Mendez

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