Innkeepers in Brazil are resisting proposed legislation that could permit the development of as many as 32 new gambling resorts nationwide. These hoteliers contend that gaming venues should be integrated into existing lodging establishments rather than constructing entirely new resorts.
They view this as a fiscally sounder strategy that would nonetheless generate economic advantages such as employment opportunities and tax income. They highlight that existing resorts already possess the necessary infrastructure and facilities to accommodate casinos.
This discussion follows recent efforts to decriminalize wagering in Brazil. In 2018, sports wagering was legalized, and just last month, a bill to authorize casinos was presented. This proposed legislation would connect the quantity of casinos permitted in each state to its population count.
Commonwealths possessing a populace from 15 to 25 million inhabitants would be permitted to manage a pair of gaming establishments, whereas commonwealths boasting a populace surpassing 25 million could possess a maximum of three, as outlined in a legislative proposal presently under deliberation by the legislative body.
