Brazil’s Gambling Bill Makes Progress, But Political Scandal May Lead to its Defeat Brazil’s Gambling Bill Makes Progress, But Political Scandal May Lead to its Defeat
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Key Takeaways
  • The Special Committee on National Development (CEDN) in Brazil’s parliament has voted to approve amendments to a new gambling law proposed by Senator Ciro Nogueira in July 2014.
  • The five amendments which have been added to the text of the bill do not fundamentally change the bill which would create a system of tax and regulation where offshore operators can apply for online gambling licenses.

The Special Committee on National Development (CEDN) in Brazil’s parliament has voted to approve amendments to a new gambling law proposed by Senator Ciro Nogueira in July 2014.