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A Brazilian federal deputy has introduced legislation that would repeal the country’s regulated betting framework and prohibit fixed-odds betting nationwide, marking the latest parliamentary attempt to reverse gambling liberalisation.
Bill PL 4853/2026 was filed in the Chamber of Deputies on 31 July by Deputy Marcos Tavares (PDT-RJ). The proposal seeks to revoke Law 14.790/2023, which established Brazil’s federal regulatory framework for fixed-odds betting, and would prohibit the operation, offering, advertising and intermediation of betting services throughout the country.
In the bill’s explanatory memorandum, Tavares argued that “maintaining this model of fixed-odds betting poses a serious threat to the economy, public health, families and the integrity of sporting competitions.” He said the proposal aims to protect consumers and reverse what he described as the harmful social and economic effects associated with the expansion of online betting.
If approved, the legislation would dismantle the regulatory model introduced under Law 14.790/2023, effectively reversing the federal government’s decision to regulate rather than prohibit fixed-odds betting.
The bill is at the earliest stage of the legislative process. It has been formally presented to the Chamber of Deputies but has not yet been assigned to committees or a rapporteur, and no timetable has been set for its consideration.
Although the proposal represents a significant policy shift, it was introduced by a single opposition lawmaker and does not reflect government policy.
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, through the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), has continued to implement the existing regulatory framework, most recently outlining plans for a new interministerial ordinance that would introduce additional consumer protection and technical standards for licensed operators.
The introduction of PL 4853/2026 comes amid broader political debate over the social impact of gambling in Brazil. In recent months, lawmakers have tabled several initiatives aimed at tightening oversight of the sector, including proposals to restrict betting advertising and sponsorship.
Unlike those measures, however, the new bill seeks to repeal the legal framework itself and restore a nationwide prohibition on fixed-odds betting.
The proposal must pass through multiple stages in the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate before it could become law.
