Brazil security bill proposes redirecting up to 30% of betting revenue from sport

Brazil’s PEC 18/2025 proposes redirecting part of fixed-odds betting revenue to national security and prison funds, reducing resources allocated to sport. The measure, approved by the Chamber of Deputies, sets the transfers at 10% of net betting revenue in 2026, 20% in 2027 and 30% from 2028; the Brazilian Olympic Committee estimates an annual impact of about R$500 million on sport. The Senate is expected to resume consideration of the proposal, and the committee plans to oppose the provision.