- Deputy Luis Carlos Hauly has introduced a bill that would repeals laws No. 13.756/2018 and 14.790/2023, effectively reinstating a complete ban on fixed odds sports betting and online gambling across Brazil.
- Rationale behind the bill: Hauly cites a growing dependency among young Brazilians on social media driven online betting, leading to household debt and social harm; frames the ban as a measure to protect youth dignity and well being
BRAZIL – Bill 3636/2025, was introduced by Deputy Luiz Carlos Hauly, and proposes a full ban on sports betting and online gambling in Brazil.
The bill would repeal Law No. 14,790, citing concerns over addiction, youth vulnerability, and financial harm.
The market for legal sports betting sites in Brazil has seen rapid growth in recent years following the legalization of fixed-odds betting in 2018. International operators and local businesses alike have invested heavily in the sector, with many football clubs relying on sponsorships from betting companies.
With billions of reais at stake, the proposed ban is being closely watched by legal sports betting sites, sports organizations, and civil society groups.
If passed, it would prohibit the operation, advertising, and access to both domestic and foreign betting platforms, with severe penalties for violations.
