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With no rules from government, ‘Bets’ should go to court to transfer money to athletes and clubs

Sports betting operators do not have guidelines for transferring part of the revenue to clubs, athletes and sports confederations. Although the sector's regulations have established the obligation to pay, the government has not defined the method or the beneficiaries. The deadline expires this Monday (3) and the so-called ‘ Bets’ will have to collect the amounts in court to avoid sanctions.

The problem revolves around the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), the amount collected by operators after paying prizes to bettors. According to Law No. 13,756/2018, 12% of this amount must be distributed to public and private entities, including clubs and sports federations. However, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance has not yet detailed the payment method for part of the beneficiaries.

The lack of definition especially affects medium and small-sized clubs, which depend on these amounts to maintain their activities. Furthermore, uncertainty about the exact recipients of the funds makes it difficult to operate 'Bets', which involve incorrect deposits.

The names of the entities are in the law, but in many cases there is not even an official bank account provided for the deposits,” highlights Gustavo Biglia, a specialist in gambling and betting regulations.This creates a scenario of legal uncertainty for the entire sector.

Another point of concern is the distribution of funds between clubs and athletes. According to Carlos Eduardo Ambiel, a specialist in Sports Law, the lack of definition harms those who need it most. “The Ministry of Sports could establish criteria that guarantee a fair division, benefiting the clubs that will actually receive the funds,” he suggests.

While the impasse continues, experts recommend that operators deposit the amounts owed in court to avoid sanctions and ensure that the funds reach the correct recipients in the future. Without an immediate solution, the sports betting sector and national sports remain in a scenario of uncertainty.

Among the entities entitled to receive funds from 'Bets', the following stand out:

* Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB);
* Brazilian Club Committee (CBC);
* Brazilian Confederation of School Sports (CBDE);
* Brazilian Confederation of University Sports (CBDU);
* Brazilian Committee of Paralympic Clubs (CBCP);
* Brazilian Master Sports Committee (CBEM);
* National Sports System (SNE).

Source: GMB / Jornal de Brasília