Haddad backs proposed legalisation of casinos and land-based gambling in Brazil
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad backed a proposal to legalise casinos in resorts, tourist casinos, bingo and jogo do bicho during a television interview on 31 August. He questioned why Congress had approved online betting while land-based gambling remained prohibited; the proposals had been discussed in Congress but had not advanced.
Operators and investors face continued uncertainty over whether Brazil will authorise additional land-based gambling sectors.