Brazil’s Gaming Commission President to take part at Brasilian Gaming Congress

The Brasilian Gaming Congress announced Deputy Elmar Nascimento, the President of the Senate’s special commission,as one of BgC participants.

2016-03-31

Brazil

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The Brasilian Gaming Congress announced Deputy Elmar Nascimento, the President of the Senate’s special commission,as one of BgC participants.

Nascimento has been tasked with the analysis and preparation of gambling legalization in Brazil.

The Congress will be held from May 11-12 in Brasilia.

Confirmed speakers include:

Magno Jose Santos de Souza, President, Legal Gaming Institute- IJL, Brazil

Roberto Brasil Fernandes, Legal Counsel, ABLE(State Lottery Association) & Chamber of Deputies’ Accredited Lawyer

Andre Wilsenach, Executive Director, International Center for Gaming Regulation

Thierry Pujol, Sport Integrity Director, FDJ(France)

Antonio Carlos Ferreira de Souza, Director of Analysis and Surveillance, COAF

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