Waldir devoted years to the regulation process of the segment and now emphasizes: "Law 14.790 has the power to show that where gambling is regulated, operators can offer fun and interactive games to the public while returning a portion of the generated profit to society."
The expert has extensive experience of over 16 years in the regulation of lotteries, draws, and games, having been at the forefront of important moments in the former SECAP, the Ministry of Economy, and the SEPEC – Special Secretariat for Productivity and Competitiveness.
He specializes in game regulation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in the courses "Fundamentals of Gaming Law and Regulation" and "Strategic Perspectives in the Gaming Industry" from the University of Nevada, Reno.
In the 2022 edition of ICE London, the world's most important gaming industry fair, Marques Jr. received the ICE London Landmark Award "for his incredible 15 years of service to the sector in Brazil."
Happy New Year, or rather, "HAPPY OLD YEAR"
The year 2023 is a historic one; the gaming sector was honored with the publication of Law No. 14.790/23, which, in addition to improving Law No. 13.756/18, broke with a prejudice that had lingered for decades in our country regarding an economic activity.
This law has the power to show that in a country or state where gambling is regulated, operators can offer fun and interactive games to the public under strict regulation, exercising responsibility towards vulnerable individuals and minors, and returning a portion of the profit generated by their games through social contributions.
In practice, the business model is one in which there is a direct correlation between betting on a game regulated by the country and supporting social causes.
In other words, every time you play, society wins.
Happy to have experienced this historic moment.
Congratulations to all who directly and indirectly contributed to this achievement.
"Happy Old Year" and a prosperous New Year.
Waldir Marques Jr.
Former Secretary of SECAP and Former President of Loterias CAIXA
