The Federal Senate received a request for the installation of the CPI on illegal betting, filed by senator Soraya Thronicke (Podemos-MS), with the support of 31 signatures.
The request occurred after Operation Integration, launched by the Civil Police of Pernambuco. This CPI aims to investigate illegal practices related to these bets and suspicious financial movements.
According to the text that supports the request, “the growing popularity of virtual online betting games in Brazil has attracted the attention of authorities, especially in relation to the possibility of large-scale money laundering.”
For the senator, the CPI is necessary to identify flaws in monitoring the sector
Soraya Thronicke argues that the creation of the CPI is necessary to identify flaws in the regulation and supervision of betting activities. The senator states that Congress has already approved bets for sports betting and online games.
Furthermore, she highlights that the Executive Branch is still drafting ordinances to regulate these activities.
Regarding regulation, Soraya declares that she voted in favor of betting in Brazil and does not regret her position. She emphasizes the importance of strict supervision over the sector.
“There is no point in closing your eyes to the reality of online gaming in Brazil. But strict supervision is needed. There can be no sponsorship, there can be no advertising.”
Another point raised by the senator is the role of digital influencers in promoting these bets. She observes the lack of control over the actions of these public figures, who promote platforms on social networks without adequate supervision.
The parliamentarian believes that the CPI will allow for a more detailed analysis of financial operations related to online betting games, which could result in the implementation of more effective control mechanisms. According to Soraya, the commission will be able to guarantee the protection of consumers and the integrity of the market.
Relationship with the CPI on Manipulation of Results
Currently, the Senate already has another commission that investigates the sports betting sector, but with a different approach.
The CPI on Sports Betting and Manipulation of Results is chaired by senator Jorge Kajuru (PSB-GO), investigating fraud in game combinations in Brazilian football. The CPI is expected to end on October 7th this year.
