The legalization process of physical casinos in Brazil has encountered another setback, with the Senate plenary rejecting the emergency voting request for the related bill, PL 2234/2022, by a vote of 36 against and 28 in favor. The bill will proceed through the regular legislative process, and the specific voting time has not yet been determined. Updates on Brazilian gambling policy can be checked on the PASA official website.
Voting Results: Emergency Proposal Rejected, Bill Progress Slowed
The legalization process of physical casinos has been put on pause again! The emergency voting request that was rejected was originally intended to accelerate the review pace of the PL 2234/2022 bill. The bill, approved last year by the Judiciary and Citizenship Committee, aims to legalize physical casinos, bingo games, and horse race betting, but subsequent votes have been repeatedly postponed, further blurring the timeline for legalization.
Position Disagreement: Core Controversies Between Supporters and Opponents
The disagreement between supporters and opponents is significant! Senator Irajá Abreu, the bill's rapporteur, stated that the legalization of physical casinos could bring about 20 billion reais (approximately 3.6 billion USD) in tax revenue to Brazil. Senator Weverton also believes that well-regulated physical casinos could bring financial benefits to localities, and there is no reason to oppose. However, opponent Senator Eduardo Girão warned that the bill could affect not only foreign gamblers but also low-income groups, posing social risks.
Long-term Struggle: Thirty Years of Rocky Road to Legalization
The discussion on the legalization of physical casinos in Brazil is not new! Efforts in this political arena began as early as 1991, with the PL 442/991 bill undergoing multiple revisions to become the current PL 2234/2022. Although polls show that 60% of Brazilian adults support the legalization of physical casinos, and online gambling regulation was implemented in January this year, physical casinos still face significant opposition, and the path to legalization has been unclear for thirty years.
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