Brazilian Chamber sports committee advances betting proposal on rodeo and horse racing
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Sports Commission approved a substitute text in December to expand the events eligible for legal betting to include recognised rodeo and equestrian events and horse racing. The proposal amends the Rodeo Law, includes animal-welfare restrictions and now proceeds to the Finance and Taxation and Constitution, Justice and Citizenship committees; it still requires approval by both houses to become law.
If enacted, the proposal could change which events betting operators may offer in Brazil, subject to animal-welfare protections.