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Brazil Senate approves betting tax bill but rejects fast-track for casino legislation

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Brazil’s Senate rejected an urgency request for Bill PL 2.234/2022 on 17 December, leaving the casino and other gambling proposal in the normal legislative process, the report said. Senators separately approved Bill PLP 128/2025, which reduces federal tax incentives by 10% and increases taxation on online sports betting operators; it now goes to the president for approval.

The tax measure could raise costs for betting operators, while casino legislation remains under consideration.

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