The Brazilian Congress has received a total of 42 amendments concerning the country’s temporary ban on betting. Among these proposals are suggestions for restrictions limited solely to online slots and provisions for the refund of license fees. The amendment window is open until October 13, which is also the deadline for revoking existing licenses.
Some amendments focus on the duration and scope of the ban. Amendments 14, 16, and 20 seek to confine the ban to online slots. In contrast, Amendment 28 proposes that licensed operators be permitted to continue their activities while law enforcement works to target illegal gambling.
Other amendments address the rights and situations of current operators impacted by the ban. For instance, Amendment 11 permits sponsorships to remain in effect until the end of the football season or for up to two years post-adoption of the measure. Additionally, Amendment 15 suggests deferring the implementation of regulations around advertising for the emerging sports betting market.
Amendment 18 proposes that license fees be refunded for periods when the licenses were not in use. Furthermore, Amendment 21 aims to suspend penalties against operators, allowing for their removal after five years provided that operators comply with the necessary conditions to end their business activities.
Notably, none of the proposed amendments extend the timeframe for ongoing betting operations under the current regulations. The provisional ban is now in its initial phase of the legislative process, undergoing review by a Joint Committee before it proceeds to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
