Tag Archives: São Paulo
Brazil – Betting bill gaining steam in São Paulo
Betting bill (Bill 613/2022) has been approved in its first public hearing. The bill would put in place a minimum rate of only 2 per cent on the “ISS” tax (the tax on goods and services) for betting companies looking to set up in the city of São Paulo. If passed during its second hearing it will be…
Brazil – Gambling expansion set for São Paulo
São Paulo could well be the hub of a new industry as the government looks set to expand gambling at a state level while the city is looking to attract gambling companies to set up there. A new bill was presented by the mayor of the city of São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes which would put…
US – Las Vegas casinos to benefit from new direct flight from Sao Paulo
McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, has received the first nonstop flight from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The route is expected to bring in not just visitors from Brazil but South America as well as the São Paulo airport also serves as a hub for passengers from Argentina and Chile. Combined visitation to Las Vegas from…
Brazil – Federal Deputies to deliver clarity at BgC
The forthcoming Brazil Gaming Congress (June 26 to 27, Tivoli Mofarrej, São Paulo, Brazil) will have a sharp political focus with no fewer than five Federal Deputies providing their insight on the progress of one of the gaming industry’s most eagerly awaited programmes of deregulation. The quintet of Federal Deputies, comprising Augusto Coutinho, Elmar Nascimento,…
Brazil – Brazilian Gaming Congress gears up for third outing
The legislative proceedings for the regulation of Internet gaming, bingo, casinos and lotteries in Brazil are at an advanced stage in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Proposed Laws 442/91 and 186/2014, providing for a regulatory framework for the sector, are initiatives proposed by the Federal Government to revive the economy by attracting new…
Brazil – São Paulo government supports Brazil’s gaming bill
The state government of São Paulo has officially welcomed pro gambling legislation which would allow for bingo halls and casinos. Speaking on the last day of the ABAV International Tourism Fair which is promoted by the Brazilian Travel Agencies Association – (ABAV) the new Secretary of Tourism of the State of São Paulo Laércio Benko…
