On 13 December 2022, Law № 13 756/18 on sports betting will enter into force in Brazil. So far, the government has not made final changes, however, this will not prevent the regulation from coming into force.
Local entertainment distributors are concerned about further operations if the authorities do not issue rules before the legislature closes. The regulation states that the Union has 4 years to establish the modality (from December 12, 2018).
The Ministry of Finance is required to issue regulations under this Law for a maximum of 2 years. It also should be with the option of an extension for the same period starting on the day this regulation is published.
It is claimed that the control of the modality depends on the modification of the passed legislation. This entails the passage of the Provisional Measure for the application of changes that were not included in the Law. This is carried out to offer legal backing for many elements that will be covered by the new format regulation.
Following lengthy debates between the Civil House and the evangelical bench, MP Marco Feliciano requested that President Jair Bolsonaro issue a regulatory order and appoint a prime minister until after the elections. The ruler declines this suggestion, but he agrees to comply with it to preserve his relationship with the party.
According to the legal expert Regis de Oliveira, the government must control the law whether they want it or not.
The specialist contends that regardless of the authority's actions, the legislation has immediate repercussions and that the government is powerless to stop the law's implementation and consequences.
The rule of law is instantaneous, he continues. It enters into full force without any restrictions. Under the guise of non-regulation, the Executive cannot stop the rule.
All Brazilian gaming websites will thus be permitted to use a local domain as of December 13, 2022. Additionally, no ground operator will face legal limitations on «street operations».
According to the legislation, companies must pay taxes and establish fees even in the absence of government control. Any wins above $ 1,911 must be reported to the national Financial Intelligence Unit.
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