Olímpia enacts conditional law for tourism gaming concessions pending federal approval
Olímpia's city council approved and Mayor Geninho Zuliani signed a law allowing private concessions for tourism gaming services, but it cannot take effect unless Congress authorises such establishments nationally. Zuliani said the city aims to regulate casinos integrated with resorts and luxury accommodation, while he has no revenue forecast and plans to speak with potential investors.
Any casino concession in Olímpia remains dependent on federal legislation, limiting the law's immediate effect on prospective operators.