Stalled since Michel Temer's government, sports betting regulation gained momentum after Chamber President Arthur Lira (Progressistas-AL) created a working group (WG) to discuss the legalization of casinos, slot machines and bingos, among others. The idea is for the topic to be voted on in the Chamber by the end of the year.
At VEJA, president Jair Bolsonaro said that he has already been approached by supporters of the liberation of the gaming sector in the country, but he told them that the measure will not have the government's support to be approved in Congress and, if it still goes ahead, he will veto the proposal.
“I think there will be more to lose than gain right now. If by chance it approves, I have my veto, which is natural, and then Congress can overturn the veto. Yes, what is being discussed so far will have my veto. Period,” said Bolsonaro. “At the moment, my opinion about games of chance is this”, he added.
The release of the gaming sector is also defended by parliamentarians who see in the initiative the possibility of increasing the tourism sector and hotels and resorts in the country.
Two weeks ago, the president of the Chamber, Arthur Lira, created a Working Group to debate the updating of the Bill that deals with the Regulatory Framework for Gaming in Brazil. Made up of thirteen deputies from different parties, the group will have 90 days to complete the work.
The proposal has enthusiasts among the president's closest aides, such as the Chief of thr Civil House Ciro Nogueira, but it faces resistance from Evangelical parliamentarians.
Instead of regulating paid bets, Bolsonaro said he intends to boost the industry by facilitating jet-skiing. According to the president, it would be possible to get a license that allows to use a jet ski using the common driver's license and a disclaimer. There is no deadline for the idea to get off the ground.
Source: GMB
