Brazilian lawmakers debate betting impacts as officials call for tighter measures

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Economic Development Committee held a public hearing on fixed-odds betting on 28 May, with government, industry and consumer representatives discussing its economic and health effects. The Finance Ministry reported 31 million registrations on legal platforms and bettor losses of R$36.8 billion in 2025. Participants disagreed on policy, with the ministry favouring regulatory improvements and some lawmakers and public bodies calling for stricter measures, including a total ban.