Brazil finance minister backs bill to legalise casinos
Brazil’s finance minister Fernando Haddad backed Bill 2,234/22, a proposal to legalise casinos, according to the report. Senator Irajá Silvestre said studies indicate potential annual tax revenue of about R$22m; Haddad argued that a regulated industry could generate employment and income if supervised by the state and accompanied by citizen protections.
The minister’s support adds to backing for a bill that could change Brazil’s casino rules and tax framework.