Brazil proposes bill to raise gambling age to 21 and limit monthly bets

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In simpler terms, Brazil is working on finding a solution for a persistent societal problem. The suggested legislation intends to increase the minimum age for gambling and set a limit for monthly wagers.

Brazil is contemplating modifications in their gambling laws. One suggested legislation intends to elevate the legal gambling age to 21 years. Additionally, it proposes the establishment of a monthly betting limit, effectively restricting players to wagering an amount equal to one minimum wage per month. However, what are the potential implications for the industry?

On August 20th, Senator Humberto Costa presented Projeto de Lei 3,754/2025 – a bill intended to tighten regulations within Brazil’s gambling sector. This proposal aims to modify various articles of Law 14,790/2023 (the law governing fixed-odds betting in the country), such as restricting gambling advertisements on radio, television, and online video platforms from broadcasting outside the hours of 10 PM to 6 AM.

The proposed legislation aims to prevent public exhibitions and endorsements at cultural, artistic, and festive gatherings. Additionally, it intends to outlaw promotional activities related to gambling within educational institutions, such as schools and universities. Furthermore, it restricts advertising that specifically targets individuals under the age of 21.

Furthermore, Costa’s proposed legislation in Brazil aims to not only increase the legal gambling age but also set a monthly betting limit for each participant. This limit would correspond to the minimum wage, currently BRL 1,518 (approximately $276), and be applicable to all licensed gaming operators evenly.

Major changes on the horizon for Brazil’s gambling sector

In a highly debated assertion, the senator described this bill as more than just an ordinary law; it’s a “stark warning against a significant social issue that predominantly impacts our youth, who are most susceptible. These individuals should be engaged in learning, work, and shaping their aspirations, not ensnared by screens offering quick wealth, but instead delivering financial ruin, debt, and despair.” This was shared with the Senate on Tuesday according to Costa’s statement.

1) At the moment, the bill is held in readiness for sending. Once endorsed, it will necessitate action within 90 days following its release. The plan highlights the escalating stress faced by Brazil’s legal gambling industry, which was recently standardized as of January 1st.

Betting has become one of the biggest tools of emotional and financial manipulation of our time.

Senator Humberto Costa

In simpler terms,

This year, the government temporarily boosted the tax rate for licensed operators from 12% to 18%. On October 9th, Congress will decide whether this increase will be permanent. If a gambling ban bill reaches the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has announced his intention to vote in favor of it.

The business sector voices apprehension that these statements might trigger excessive regulations, potentially resulting in negative outcomes such as pushing operators towards illegal markets and weakening the sustainability of legally operated businesses.

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2025-08-20 20:41