Senate discusses legalization of playing in Brazil with Arduous Rock

Senator Irajá, appearing because the rapporteur for Invoice 2,234/2022 inside the Structure and Justice Committee (CCJ), has put forth a proposal for public dialogue relating to the legalization of casinos, bingo, jogo do bicho, and horse racing in Brazil.

This Thursday (9), a public listening to is scheduled to happen, beginning at 10 am, aimed toward deliberating on this matter. Among the many distinguished audio system anticipated on the debate are Alex Pariente, Vice President of Casinos and Lodges at Arduous Rock, alongside representatives from the tourism, occasions, and hospitality sectors.

The Structure and Justice Fee opted to delay the vote on the invoice, dealing with opposition strain from sure quarters. In response, Senator Irajá (PSD-TO), in accordance with the leaders’ settlement, determined to convene a public listening to to delve into the subject material.

Expressing his assist for the invoice, Senator Irajá has already indicated his intention to vote in its favor, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize tourism in Brazil. He highlighted projections of investments totaling R$45 billion (US$ 8.9bn) and the creation of practically 200 thousand direct jobs, with tax revenues estimated to achieve R$18 billion (US$ 3.55bn), thereby invigorating the financial system.

Invoice 2,234/2022 proposes the institution of casinos inside vacationer hubs or built-in leisure complexes, similar to upscale accommodations boasting a minimal of 100 rooms, accompanied by eating places, bars, and venues for conferences and cultural occasions.

The laws envisions the set up of 1 on line casino in every state and the Federal District, with exceptions made for São Paulo (three casinos), Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Amazonas, and Pará (as much as two every).

On the upcoming public listening to, alongside opponents of the proposal, key stakeholders advocating for the legalization of such actions in Brazil can be current. These embody Alex Pariente, VP of On line casino and Resort Operations at Arduous Rock Worldwide; Doreni Caramoni, President of the Affiliation of Occasion Promoters; Guilherme Luís Dias, an skilled in inspection and regulation; Thiago Borges, VP of the Brazilian Affiliation of Resorts; and Manoel Cardoso Linhares, President of the Brazilian Affiliation of the Resort Trade. All of them carry in depth experience on the topic and endorse the legalization of those actions in Brazil.