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Brazil security PEC would direct 30% of betting tax revenue to public safety fund

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Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved a proposed constitutional amendment in March 2026 that would allocate 30% of taxes collected from sports betting to the National Public Security Fund, according to the report. The proposal now goes to the Senate. IBJR co-founder André Gelfi argued that regulated betting supports oversight and tax collection, while unlicensed operators can facilitate criminal activity.

The proposal could direct part of sports betting tax receipts to public safety projects if approved by the Senate.

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Flamengo opposes Brazil security bill’s change to sports betting tax allocation

Flamengo said it opposes a change to Brazil’s proposed Security PEC 18 that would redirect some tax revenue from sports betting away from sport and towards public security. The club said it supports additional funding for security but argues this should not reduce allocations to sport. The proposal is due to be reviewed by the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee and then the full chamber.

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