In response to the manifesto of the representative entities, released last Thursday (19), the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Legal Gaming (IJL) reaffirm their commitment to a safe, regulated, and transparent betting environment. They also reiterate their collaboration and constructive dialogue with public authorities and, especially, with the Federal Government, as well as other sectors of the economy and Brazilian society.
It is necessary to initially record that the problems faced by all segments, including fixed quota betting, are due to the absence of regulation for more than five years, which has allowed the emergence of hundreds of illegal sites.
ANJL and IJL fully agree that appropriate regulation is essential to protect consumers and prevent any negative impact on society, especially the most vulnerable.
They also agree that regulation should create a stable and harmonious environment between the fixed quota betting sector and the other sectors of the Brazilian economy, obviously including the retail and consumption sectors.
The entities also agree with the proposals made in the manifesto and share a favorable position towards the prohibition of promoting fixed quota betting as a form of investment. They advocate that this communication be carried out responsibly, transparently, and with a focus on education, so that games are seen solely as entertainment, never as a source of income.
Regarding the anticipation of the prohibition of the use of credit cards for betting, initially scheduled for 2025, ANJL and IJL consider it a positive measure, as they recognize that it will help mitigate risks of indebtedness and compulsion, especially among the youngest and most vulnerable.
Brazil is about to have robust and responsible regulation, which will be among the best in the world, in order to curb abusive practices and ensure that betting and online games develop sustainably and for the benefit of the entire society. The sector is committed to awareness campaigns and the development of consumer protection tools.
ANJL and IJL repudiate any form of disclosure, advertising, or incentive to indebtedness or irresponsible gaming, which induces compulsive behavior.
The association and the institute reiterate their willingness to dialogue and collaborate with all interested parties, with the aim of building a safe and properly regulated market, ensuring consumer protection and combating harmful practices.
Finally, ANJL and IJL propose the holding of an intersectoral meeting, including with other representative entities of the betting market and those representing retail and the service sector, before public authorities, to address concerns and, in a dialogued way, propose concrete measures for the success of regulation in the country.
National Association of Games and Lotteries – ANJL
President Plínio Lemos Jorge
Brazilian Institute of Legal Gaming (IJL)
President Magno José Santos
