The text amends Law 14,790 of 2023, which regulated fixed-odd sports betting, known as ‘bets’ in Brazil. For Girão, the ban is a way of trying to protect ordinary citizens from possible emotional or financial harm that may result from the repeated practice of betting activities.
According to Bill 3,405/2023, sports teams, athletes, former athletes, presenters, commentators, celebrities and influencers are prohibited from participating in sports betting advertising, being subject to the application of penalties in case of non-compliance with the law.
“We understand that the parliamentary initiative to regulate the advertising of fixed-odd betting lotteries is legitimate and constitutional. The risks of gaming addiction are well known, which could become a public health problem in a scenario of deregulation of the activity,” points out the rapporteur in his opinion in favor of the ban.
The author of the proposal is a well-known opponent of any and all forms of gambling and was one of the opponents of the approval of Bill 14,790/2023, which regulated sports betting and iGaming in Brazil.
CEsp is chaired by Senator Romário, former star of the Brazilian nationat football team.
Source: Agência Senado
