Rio lawmaker files measure to suspend state decree authorising betting terminals
Rio de Janeiro state deputy Yuri Moura filed a legislative decree proposal at Alerj to suspend Governor Cláudio Castro's authorisation for betting machines in commercial premises. Moura criticised the lack of public debate and raised concerns about addiction and consumer safeguards; the Rio de Janeiro public prosecutor's office has separately opened a constitutional review procedure.
The proposal could alter the legal basis for installing betting terminals in commercial premises across Rio de Janeiro state.