What is the position of presidential candidates on the legalization of gambling in Brazil
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The project that provides for the legalization of gambling in Brazil was approved in the Chamber of Deputies in February. Now, the agenda is moving through the Senate. The text would allow the operation of casinos, bingos, animal games, slot machines and other modalities. It is worth remembering that a decree-law by then President Eurico Gaspar Dutra banned gambling in 1946. CNN asked the pre-candidates for Brazil's presidency what they think about the subject.
The candidate who is not a candidate for president has not responded to questions on gambling legalization in Brazil.
Neither Jair Bolsonaro nor the other presidential candidates have responded to questions on gambling legalization in Brazil.
The candidate Ciro Gomes (PDT) did not respond at the time of publication to the question on the legalization of gambling in Brazil.
Simone Tebet (MDB) is not sure about the position of presidential candidates on the legalization of gambling in Brazil.
Gambling has been banned in Brazil since 1946. In the mid-1990s, there was a partial regulation with the Zico Law, revoked in 2004 by President Lula. Pablo Marçal (Pros) believes that under the control of regulatory agencies, gambling can generate jobs, taxes and promote tourism and growth for certain regions. He believes there needs to be a broad discussion with society on the subject.
Felipe d’Avila (Novo) believes that states and municipalities should have autonomy to decide whether or not to authorize gambling.
José Maria Eymael is the candidate who hasn't responded to the question yet.
The candidate who is not yet a candidate for president has not responded to the question about the legalization of gambling in Brazil.
The candidate who is not yet a candidate for president has not responded to the question on the legalization of gambling in Brazil.
Vera Lúcia (PSTU) believes it is correct to legalize gambling in Brazil.
