REGULARIZAÇÃO DAS CASAS DE APOSTAS NO BRASIL E OS IMPACTOS GERADOS PELA LEI 14.790/2023

Abstract

This work aims to examine the regulation of fixed-odds betting in Brazil, focusing on the normative trajectory, legal foundations, economic and social impacts, as well as the challenges and responsibilities emerging from the implementation of Law No. 14,790/2023. This legislation constitutes a specific regulatory framework for bets with a predetermined prize value, providing legal certainty to a market previously facing regulatory uncertainty. Initially, the study explores the legal path that led to the enactment of the referred law, detailing its provisions regarding taxation, authorization requirements, and the operation of betting houses, as well as the restrictions imposed to preserve system integrity. Essential legal principles are highlighted, such as legality, consumer protection, sports integrity, and anti-money laundering, which form the regulatory structure's basis and ensure the balance between economic stimulus and social protection. The second part of the research addresses the practical effects of this regulation, assessing advances in legal certainty and tax collection, as well as the remaining regulatory challenges in oversight and better protection. The importance of public policies and educational actions aimed at responsible betting use is emphasized, considering psychosocial risks like gambling addiction and the impact of inappropriate advertising. The analysis underscores the need for integrated action among the State, civil society, and the private sector to establish a transparent, safe, and socially responsible market.