Bill Presented in Paraguay to End Betting Monopoly
A bill to eradicate the gambling monopoly in Paraguay has been presented with the aims of modernizing the nation’s betting regulations.
Law No. 1016/1997 currently says the “exploitation of national games of chance will be carried out exclusively by public tender.”
The new initiative will place Paraguay’s National Commission of Gambling (Conajzar) under the country’s National Tax Revenue Directorate (DNIT) with the objective of collecting more revenue and increasing its efficiency by strengthening its powers.
The proposal involves the liberalization of the Paraguayan gambling market by removing monopolies, meaning private operators could enter the market.
Brazil Ministry Requests Information from Applicants on Player Protection
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has requested information from 17 betting operators on their plans to protect vulnerable bettors.
Through the National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon), the MJSP has called on the companies to provide details on advertising, bonuses and how they plan to restrict access to betting from minors.
The 17 companies contacted include the likes of Betano, Flutter Entertainment’s Betfair and EstrelaBet. They will have until Nov. 11 to respond with the necessary information.
National Secretary for Consumer Affairs Wadih Damous says the aim of the move is to ensure companies are acting within the limits of the law.
IBJR and Loterj Hit Back Amid Rising Pressure on Brazil’s Gambling Sector
The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) this week published a manifesto titled “To play, there must be rules” amid growing criticism of the gambling sector in the country.
The manifesto’s objective is to highlight the importance of player protection and regulation, featuring on the front cover of the Nov. 4 edition of numerous major Brazilian newspapers.
The manifesto clarifies four areas on which the IBJR is working to ease fears over the impact of betting legalization in Brazil. These are the strict enforcement of regulations, advertising, positive tax contributions towards the economy and sports and finally the promotion of responsible gambling.
A number of surveys have led to increasing fears over gambling legalization and its impact on the financial and mental health of Brazilians, including one that found 10 percent of the Brazilian population had experienced financial issues from gambling.
Following the publication of the IBJR’s manifesto, the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) issued a release of its own on responsible gambling, in which it highlighted how its licensed brands are working towards a “safe and conscious” betting environment in Brazil.
Brazil Senate President Confident of Betting CPI Creation Despite Delays
Brazil’s Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco still believes the parliamentary inquiry commission (CPI) on betting will be established after it was delayed in October.
On Oct. 8, Senator Soraya Thronicke called for the creation of a CPI on betting in Brazil, with the objective of studying the “growing influence of online virtual gambling games on the budget of Brazilian families.”
Thronicke’s request achieved the required signatures, however its installation was delayed with it unclear which senators would work on the inquiry.
Pacheco maintains it will be created soon, though, saying: “It [the CPI] needs to be installed now and made to work. I think it is a good measure to seek clarification and propose measures to limit and contain gambling and to improve discipline in relation to these bets.”
FacilitoBet Launches Aviatrix Crash Game in Venezuela
The crash game Aviatrix has launched in Venezuela after agreeing to a deal with FacilitoBet to become one of its partners.
Aviatrix, which has gained popularity in a number of other Latin America markets such as Brazil and Peru, will be integrated into FacilitoBet’s platform.
Gabriela Novello, Aviatrix’s Head of Business Development in Latin America, is excited to bring Aviatrix to another new market and for the potential of the deal with FacilitoBet.
“By integrating us into their own platform, we’re able to work directly with the FacilitoBet team to bring a truly world-class experience to players across Venezuela,” Novella said. “This is another important step in the Aviatrix journey.”
