The Federal Senate is preparing to analyze, in its session this Tuesday (12), a crucial project that seeks to regulate betting and establish rates for the sector.
Bill 3,626/2023, presented by the federal government, has the potential objective of raising R$2 billion for public coffers.
The rapporteur, Senator Angelo Coronel (PSD-BA), estimates even more significant revenue, reaching up to R$10 billion, and expresses support for the proposal. The session is scheduled to start at 2pm.
Last Thursday (6), Coronel presented his opinion during the plenary session; however, an agreement between parliamentarians postponed the vote.
For the rapporteur, several types of online gambling already operate clandestinely in Brazil.
The resources from this taxation are intended to help the government achieve its fiscal goals in 2024.
According to the proposal of the Budget Guidelines Law (LDO — PLN 4/2023), the Presidency of the Republic aims to eliminate the fiscal deficit, aligning itself with the new fiscal framework established by Complementary Law 200/2023.
Relevant topics beyond betting regulation
In addition to betting regulation, the Senate session will address other relevant topics.
PL 4,224/2021, coming from the Chamber of Deputies and which proposes strict measures against crimes involving children and adolescents, will undergo analysis on an urgent basis.
Another proposal under consideration is PL 7/2023, coming from the Chamber of Deputies, which allows radio stations to be organized as sole proprietorships.
Current legislation, governed by Decree-Law 236 of 1967, does not authorize broadcasting services by entities made up of a single partner.
Senator Eduardo Gomes (PL-TO) expressed his vote in favor of approving this proposal in the Communication and Digital Law Commission (CCDD).
The Plenary will revisit PL 3,696/2023, by senator Randolfe Rodrigues (Rede-AP), which suggests extending the mandatory screen quota on pay TV until 2043.
Despite approval in the Senate in October, senators need to carry out a new analysis of the proposal, as it received a substitute from deputies.
