Parliamentary Front supports amendment to Bill 5.473 that combats illegal betting and advocates measures against the black market.
The Parliamentary Front for the Free Market released a manifesto in support of amendment No. 154 to PL 5.473/2025, authored by Senator Mecias de Jesus. The document was launched this Monday (17) and defends measures to combat the illegal betting market in Brazil.
According to a 2025 study by LCA Consultoria Econômica, clandestine operations represent approximately half of the betting sector in the country, harming tax collection and compromising consumer protection. The amendment highlights that the illegal market moves around R$ 100 billion annually, with tax evasion estimated at R$ 20 billion.
Combating the three pillars of the illegal market.
The amendment proposed by Mecias de Jesus attacks three fundamental elements that support the black market: digital advertising, technological infrastructure, and the financial channels used by unauthorized operators.
In the advertising sector, the proposal mandates that digital platforms maintain exclusive communication channels with the regulator, remove irregular content, and provide technical data on betting campaigns. These measures aim to prevent unauthorized operators from reaching Brazilian consumers. The amendment establishes that digital platforms must implement authorization verification systems and block illegal betting content within 48 hours of notification.
In the technological sphere, the text prohibits device providers and certification bodies from providing systems or any type of support to betting companies without legal authorization in Brazil. This approach follows international examples adopted in Sweden and the United Kingdom. The proposal also foresees the creation of a "blacklist" of illegal operators, which must be consulted by technology service providers before establishing commercial partnerships.
Regarding financial flows, the manifesto points out that financial institutions process transactions destined for unauthorized betting sites. The amendment establishes obligations for these institutions, including compliance reports and integration with fraud prevention systems. The text stipulates that banks and payment institutions must implement mechanisms to identify and block transactions destined for unauthorized operators, with fines of up to R$ 2 million per infraction.
The proposal includes the creation of the Regulatory Compliance Index for Betting (ICRA), the implementation of filters in the Pix system, and sanctions for cases of non-compliance. The document emphasizes that "no illegal market can be sustained without financial flow." The ICRA will function as a risk indicator for financial transactions, allowing for real-time monitoring of suspicious operations.
The Parliamentary Front opposes any increase in tax rates for the betting sector, arguing that such a measure would strengthen illegal operations. The group highlights the imbalance in the market: authorized companies bear the costs of complying with Law No. 14.790/2023, while illegal operators operate without restrictions. The amendment also proposes the creation of a Betting Market Monitoring Committee, composed of representatives from the government, the regulated sector, and digital security experts.
The manifesto emphasizes that the amendment does not aim to punish formal operators or increase the tax burden, but to address problems such as tax evasion and predatory practices in the sector. For the Parliamentary Front, the proposal represents "a defense of legal certainty and market freedom." The text also highlights that the proposed measures are aligned with international best practices in the regulation of the betting sector.
Amendment 154 to Bill 5473/2025 authored by Senator Mecias de Jesus
