Brazil is set for further sweeping regulatory changes to gambling in 2025, as the Ministry of Tourism outlines its support for legalising land-based casinos and gambling venues.
Last week, Tourism Minister Celso Sabino emerged as a vocal proponent of Bill 2234/22, which would allow for physical casinos, bingo halls, the jogo do bicho numbers game, and horse race betting. Sabino’s approval was voiced during a meeting with BRICS nation ministers in Brasília, where he reiterated his belief that the bill represents a growth catalyst.
“As a government body focused on tourism development, we support the proposal, as do other ministries. We want to attract more visitors and encourage domestic travel,” he stated.
