Currently, only the Union can legislate on gambling. Upon receiving the competence, Santa Catarina would have the regulation made by the local government. “We will be the pioneers," said Borba.
The secretary's speech goes directly to the interest of Hard Rock businessmen in São José. For the partnership project with the Petry family, which was made official at last Friday's event, the future stages foresee a hotel and a casino. The gambling house, however, depends on the release of gambling in Brazil.
There is a bill pending in the National Congress ready to go to the vote in the Chamber of Deputies. Despite this, there is still great pressure against the activity mainly from religious groups and health specialists.
Source: NSC
