Overview

• The bill filed on Oct. 9 by Congressman Lindbergh Farias would raise the rate on regulated online betting from 12% to 24%.
• The text earmarks the additional revenue for social security, including health and education, and cites gambling’s mental‑health risks.
• Farias is promoting the proposal with a one‑minute video and a petition website urging the public to pressure Congress.
• Legal and industry representatives argue the hike lacks technical basis, could harm a newly regulated market, and may drive bettors to illegal platforms.
• Following Congress’s removal of a separate IOF hike, the finance minister said the government will discuss replacement measures this week, and a PT senator signaled betting taxation is still on the table.