Daniel Almeida warned that the lack of regulation could encourage abusive practices and consumer indebtedness.
“Betting has been gaining ground in the Brazilian market, demanding that Congress establish regulations that ensure not only legal security but, above all, the protection of consumer rights,” he stated.
According to the Central Bank, Brazilians spent between R$20 billion (US$3.7bn) and R$30 billion (US$5.6bn) per month on online betting between January and August 2024. The study also shows that most bettors are between 20 and 30 years old, and the average monthly amount wagered increases with age.
Guests:
1. Representative from the Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA);
2. Representative from the Financial Activities Control Council (Coaf);
3. Representative from the National Consumer Secretariat of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security;
4. Representative from the National Secretariat for Sports Betting and Economic Development of Sports, Ministry of Sports;
5. Representatives from major ‘Bets’ and sports betting operators;
6. National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL);
7. Other consumer protection organizations.
As the hearing will be interactive, the public may submit questions here (up to 500 characters) and vote on the most relevant ones to be presented during the session.
Source: Agência Câmara de Notícias
