Senator Irajá (PSD-TO) is seeking speed in the processing of the Casinos Bill, which aims to free up casinos and other games in Brazil.
In a meeting with Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG), president of the Senate, Irajá hopes to put the text to a vote before July 18, which is the legislative recess.
Political mobilization for the Cassinos PL
Irajá highlighted that “discussions on the proposal have already been exhausted” and believes he has a majority to approve the text. The parliamentarian has the support of senator Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil-AP), president of the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ), to sensitize Pacheco about the urgency of the issue.
“I trust in President Pacheco’s common sense so that we can do it before the recess. We need to close this issue of the casinos’ Bill to move on to another agenda, which is the regulation of the measure”, stated Irajá.
The report was approved by the CCJ on June 19th, with a tight score of 14 votes to 12. Which shows the resistance on the part of the senators, mainly from the evangelical bench.
After approval, Pacheco initially promised to create a referral to another commission, but retreated, signaling to evangelicals that he was in no rush to consider the topic. Now, the president of the Senate ensures voting directly in the Plenary.
Strict rules for gambling addicts
Among the proposed rules, the prohibition of loans to gambling enthusiasts stands out. A new law will prevent banks from granting credit to people addicted to gambling. The government will implement a national registry similar to Serasa to identify players with compulsion problems.
“The proposal does not authorize the use of credit cards, only Pix or debit, in addition to prohibiting bank financing and loans,” explained Irajá.
Irajá is confident in the approval of the text in the plenary. He believes that “the majority conviction of senators” will guarantee approval. Thus, if the project is approved, it will be sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), who has already expressed support for the project.
The liberalization of casinos is a controversial measure, with criticism focusing on the possible increase in excessive gambling. However, Irajá claims that adequate regulation will mitigate these risks.
With the legislative recess approaching, the next few days will be decisive for the future of gaming in Brazil.
