New speaker to be appointed
Brazil delays Senate gambling bill debate until April
2017-01-27
Reading time 37 seg
It will take at least three more months for the Brazilian Senate to finally deabte the bill that seeks to legalize the gambling industry in the South American giant. The project will have to be first addressed by the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) of the Upper House.
The PL 186/2014 bill sponsored by Ciro Nogueira (PP-PI) will have to be discussed by the members of the CCJ in February, expected to reach the floor for debate only in April, according to media reports in Brazil.
The project had been unanimously approved by the Special Committe of National Development back in November. However, the text was rerouted to the CCJ blocking its way to the floor, with a new speaker yet to be appointed.
Meanwhile, another gambling bill still awaits debate at the Lower House. The PL 442/91 was addressed during a public hearing in December, with no date yet confirmed to be debated at the floor.
Leave your comment
RELATED NEWS
Would be classified as racketeering felony
Louisiana lawmakers move forward with illegal gambling penalties and sweepstakes restrictions
Amendments passed by high court
Isle of Man updates gambling laws with new fitness standards and penalty system
COMPANIES
Christian Genetski tapped to lead
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe exits as Flutter faces industry shift and lowered forecast
Q1 net income falls 38% to $209 million
Flutter boosts prediction market spending despite Q1 profit slump, cuts 2026 outlook
Season-long branding placement
PrizePicks expands motorsports presence through Arrow McLaren IndyCar agreement
Brings more than 20 years of experience
Zitro Digital appoints Thiago Valadão as Commercial Director for Brazil
NYCE Marketplace
Partnership expansion
Riddec Games enters Nirmata Play distribution network through Stargate partnership
Vor Turbo shares product overview
Sportsbook integration: Deploying betting widgets at scale
Also authorised in New Jersey, Michigan
Flows secures Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board authorisation
LATEST NEWS
ONLINE GAMING
LEGISLATION
SPORTS BETTING
EVENTS
Expanding footprint in regulated markets
Wazdan shortlisted in five categories at SBC Awards Americas 2026
May 12–14, Venetian Macao
Aristocrat Gaming showcases new Asia-focused portfolio at G2E Asia
EVENTS CALENDAR
Highlighted
Affpapa Conference Madrid 2026
Highlighted
MAC Affiliate Conference 2026
Highlighted
SBC Summit Americas 2026
JUN 9th 26 / JUN 11th 26
Live Event Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Highlighted
PGS 2026
Highlighted
SBC Summit 2026
Highlighted
