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Brazil Senate Commission approves restrictions on sports betting advertising
The Brazilian Senate's Science and Technology Commission (CCT) has approved a bill (PL 2.470/2026) that significantly restricts the advertising and sponsorship of fixed-odds betting and online games. The proposal, authored by Senator Damares Alves and reported by Senator Alessandro Vieira, aims to protect mental health, consumers, and family finances.
Key provisions include a broad ban on betting advertisements across radio, television, newspapers, social media, streaming services, and search engines. The bill also prohibits sponsorships for sports clubs, championships, and broadcasts. Furthermore, it seeks to regulate addictive app designs and limit algorithms, particularly those targeting low-income populations. Promoting illegal betting operations would be classified as a crime, punishable by one to five years in prison.
The legislative move follows alarming data regarding the social impact of gambling. The Ministry of Health reported that approximately 25 million Brazilians used legalized betting platforms last year. Additionally, data from the Ministry of Social Security indicates that sickness benefits related to gambling addiction (ludopathy) surged by 2,300% over a two-year period. The bill also includes a two-year quarantine period for professionals moving between the betting industry and regulatory agencies.
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Alessandro Vieira · Brazil · Brazilian Senate · Damares Alves · Ministry of Health · Science and Technology Commission · Senate Science and Technology Commission
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A specific accreditation program will be created for influencers authorized to advertise in the betting segment. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · adnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The update seeks to facilitate the removal of advertisements from unauthorized betting operators. adnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Warnings regarding gambling risks and ludopathy must be more prominently displayed in advertisements. adnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The use of mascots, animations, or humanized animals with strong appeal to minors is restricted or prohibited. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · adnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Operators using youth-oriented elements on proprietary channels must implement age-gating mechanisms. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · adnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new regulations aim to increase control over advertising campaigns and strengthen protections for children and adolescents. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · adnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] CONAR approved new rules for sports betting advertising through an update to Annex X of the Brazilian Advertising Self-Regulation Code. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · adnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Alessandro Vieira included a two-year quarantine period for professionals transitioning between the betting sector and regulatory agencies. www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The CCT approved a project to expand restrictions on advertising and sponsorship of fixed-odds betting and online games. es1.com.br · noticiamarajo.com.br · www.estadao.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Promoting or advertising illegal betting operators would be a crime punishable by one to five years in prison. www.estadao.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] About 25 million Brazilians bet on legalized platforms last year, according to the Ministry of Health. momentomt.com.br · rdmonline.com.br · destakjornal.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sickness benefits related to gambling addiction (ludopathy) increased by 2,300% over a two-year period. jornalpequeno.com.br