Pinheiro Neto Advogados promotes debate on gambling regulation in Brazil.
The law firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados is holding the fourth edition of the event “The Future of Betting in Brazil” on June 22nd, from 9 am to 1 pm. The initiative brings together representatives from regulatory bodies, sector entities, and specialists to discuss the development of the fixed-odds betting market in the country. Participation is free, with limited spaces and valet parking available on site.
The Brazilian fixed-odds betting market is heading into its second year under regulation. Operators, suppliers, and legal professionals are working on developing the rules for this industry. The sector has shown semester-on-semester growth, despite the controversies and questions that accompany its expansion across the country.
The meeting's program includes a retrospective of the sector's performance over the past twelve months. Participants will discuss the main challenges anticipated for the coming years. Central themes include new licensing rules for operators and suppliers. The expansion of predictive markets is also on the agenda. Responsible gaming and other regulatory issues complete the discussions.
Bruno Balduccini will lead the opening of the event. André Santa Ritta, from Pinheiro Neto Advogados, will act as moderator of the activities. The structure of the meeting includes panels with experts from different areas related to the betting market and its regulation in Brazil.
The Ministry of Finance's Prize and Betting Secretariat is represented by Fabio Macorin. Giovanni Rocco represents the Ministry of Sports in the discussions. Marina Coppolla, from the Securities and Exchange Commission, is part of the group of speakers. The presence of government agencies reflects the importance of institutional coordination for the development of the sector.
Juliana Albuquerque, from the National Council for Advertising Self-Regulation, will address aspects related to communication in the sector. André Gelfi, from the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming, will discuss prevention and awareness practices. Plinio Jorge Lemos, from the National Association of Games and Lotteries, will present the perspective of the sector's representative entities.
Fernando Carvalho, from the Brazilian Association of Predictive Markets, will discuss the recent rise of this modality. Dr. Leonardo Carriço, from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo, will contribute with the medical perspective on the topic. His participation represents the Institute of Psychiatry of FMUSP in discussions about behavioral impacts.
The law firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados is providing four professionals for the event. Maximilian Pasqual, Natalia Lugero, Tiago Lessa, and Tiago Moreira make up the group of lawyers who will participate in the activities. The team brings together specialists in different legal aspects related to the betting market.
The fourth edition of the meeting consolidates the event as a space for dialogue on the regulation of betting in Brazil. The diversity of participants allows for the discussion of multiple perspectives on the sector.
