Senator Humberto Costa has introduced a bill (PL 3,754/2025) that aims to raise the legal gambling age in Brazil to 21 and implement several new restrictions on gambling activities. The bill proposes amendments to Law 14,790/2023, Brazil’s fixed-odds betting law, including a ban on gambling advertising outside the hours of 10 pm to 6 am across radio, TV, and internet video platforms.

The bill also seeks to prohibit gambling sponsorships and brand displays at public sporting, cultural, artistic, and festival events accessible to the public. It explicitly bans gambling marketing in schools and universities, as well as advertising targeting individuals under 21.

Furthermore, Costa’s bill recommends a maximum monthly betting limit per player, set at the equivalent of one minimum wage (BRL 1,518 or approximately $276), applying to all licensed operators.

Costa emphasized the social concerns behind the bill, highlighting the impact of gambling on young people and vulnerable populations, warning against the risks of easy money leading to debt and despair.

The bill is currently awaiting dispatch, and if enacted, its provisions would take effect 90 days after publication.

This legislative move comes amid increasing pressure on Brazil’s newly regulated gambling sector, which went live on January 1. There has been a provisional increase in the tax rate on legal operators’ gross gaming revenue (GGR) from 12% to 18%, with a congressional vote expected by October 9 on making this increase permanent. Additional advertising restrictions, similar to those proposed in the bill, are also under review after Senate approval.