Bill 2,234/2022, from the Chamber of Deputies, authorizes the operation of casinos and bingos, legalizes gambling and allows betting on horse races. The matter appeared on the CCJ's agenda in April, but the vote was postponed so that the topic could be discussed in a public hearing.
The proposal's rapporteur, senator Irajá (PSD-TO), also read the favorable vote at the meeting, while the president of the CCJ, senator Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP), authorized the start of discussion of the project, but ended up announcing an agreement to postpone the deliberation.
In his vote, Senator Irajá presented only one editorial amendment to the original text approved by the deputies, and rejected four presented at the CCJ. One of them, by senator Carlos Viana, intended to exclude casinos and gambling from regulation.
The initiative authorizes the installation of casinos in tourist centers or integrated leisure complexes, such as high-end hotels with at least 100 rooms, restaurants, bars and places for meetings and cultural events.
The text provides for the installation of a casino in each state and the Federal District. Exceptions only for the states of São Paulo (three casinos), Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Amazonas and Pará (up to two, each).
If approved, the matter will go to the Plenary for a vote.
Source: Agência Senado
