In São Paulo, Procon-SP revealed that 48.21% of consumers commit a significant portion of their income to betting, often withdrawing money from investments or taking out loans.
The bill also provides for penalties for establishments that do not comply with the rule, including fines and suspension of activities.
This initiative comes at a time when the Federal Senate is discussing the regulation of sports betting.
The CPI of Sports Betting was set up to investigate allegations of match-fixing and money laundering.
In the Senate, two proposals are being analyzed to restrict advertising by betting houses. One of them, authored by Senator Styvenson Valentim (PSDB-RN), suggests that ads be broadcast only between 10 pm and 6 am.
In addition, the proposal prohibits the promotion of bets on the internet at any time. Another proposal seeks to prevent celebrities from participating in advertising campaigns for bets, including athletes, influencers and sports commentators.
The proposals will be discussed next Wednesday, the 21st, at the Sports Committee (CESp). If approved, they will be sent to the Communication and Digital Law Committee (CCDD) for final analysis.
The growing concern about the impact of sports betting on Brazilian society has generated an intense debate about the need for regulation and consumer protection.
Source: GMB
