In a decision published this Wednesday (13), Fux partially and provisionally accepted ADIs 7721 and 7723, determining that the Ministry of Finance adopt “immediate measures” to prevent wagering with Bolsa Família money and advertising of ‘Bets’ – as operators are called in Brazil - that reach children. In his ruling, he pointed out that this is “special protection.”
The decision was made after the end of the two-day public hearing called by him to discuss the activities of the ‘Bets’ in Brazil and its impact on society.
In the ruling, Minister Luiz Fux points out:
“In this context, the public hearing was held on November 11 and 12, 2024, with the participation of more than 40 (forty) qualified entities, according to the decisions dated October 23 and 30, 2024 and November 5 and 12, 2024. Academics, foreign experts, government entities, representatives of the Executive Branch, the Federal Senate, the Attorney General's Office, Public Defender's Offices, the Brazilian Bar Association, football clubs and civil society in general participated in the hearing, contributing to the analysis of the numerous technical issues associated with the topics listed.”
Fux determined that inspection and monitoring actions to ensure compliance with the provisions of Ordinance 1231 of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) must be implemented immediately regarding the prohibition of advertising measures that reach children and adolescents.
In addition, the decision determines that the Ministry of Finance adopt “special protection” measures that prevent participation in online sports betting with resources received from social and welfare programs, such as Bolsa Família and the Continuous Benefit Payment (BPC), intended to guarantee a minimum wage per month to seniors aged 65 and over or to people with disabilities of any age.
Source: GMB
