Majority of Brazilians endorse ground-based gambling activities, as per findings from recent government study
Unleashing the Gambling Frenzy in Brazil!Chasing the Green, Legislation, and Public Opinion by Kyle Goldsmith, iGaming Business
Pass this on! The latest DataSenado survey discloses a striking 60% approval rating from Brazilian adults for legalizing brick-and-mortar gambling establishments.
On April 22, DataSenado Research Institute unveiled the findings of their country-wide survey, striving to pinpoint the degree of public backing for land-based gambling in Brazil. Established as a research institute linked to the Transparency Secretariat of the Federal Senate, DataSenado is known for producing insightful, accurate data.
Progressing steadily through the political landscape, PL 2,234/2022, the bill proposing the legalization of casinos, bingo, jogo do bicho, and horse race betting, garnered approval from the Justice and Citizenship Committee back in June 2021.
With numerous hiccups along the way and continuous postponements, there's a growing sense of optimism that the bill may soon come up for a vote in the Senate.
Political changes, such as the recent election of pro-gambling Senate President Davi Alcolumbre, have fuelled this enthusiasm. The bill, initially met with opposition, particularly from evangelical groups, might embark on its journey towards becoming law in 2022[1][3].
As public support for land-based gambling in Brazil grows, with 60% of Brazilians expressing their approval in a government survey[2], it's hard to deny the potential for this lucrative industry. Despite ongoing political debates and potential opposition, the prevalent public support sways decision-makers to consider legalizing land-based gambling in the country.
- The DataSenado survey revealed that 60% of the Brazilian population support the legalization of brick-and-mortar gambling establishments.
- In June 2021, PL 2,234/2022, which proposes the legalization of various forms of gambling, was approved by the Justice and Citizenship Committee.
- Despite numerous delays, there's a growing optimism that the bill might soon be put to a vote in the Senate, with political changes such as the election of pro-gambling Senate President Davi Alcolumbre boosting optimism.
- With the potential for being a lucrative industry, growing public support, and the bill's progression through politics, decision-makers are increasingly considering legalizing land-based gambling in Brazil. [References: 1, 2, 3]
