Brazilian lawmakers file 97 amendments to betting ban, seeking to restore a regulated market

Brazil’s lawmakers have filed 97 amendments to the proposed betting ban, turning what looked like a straight prohibition into a fight over whether the country keeps a regulated gambling market at all. For PSPs, acquirers, and operators, the direction of travel matters more than the headline number: this is about whether Brazil stays open for licensed payments or swings back toward restriction.

1. The source says 97 amendments have been submitted to the betting ban proposal in Brazil, with lawmakers aiming to restore a regulated market rather than accept a blanket prohibition.
2. The move signals that the legislative process is still open, and the final shape of the market will depend on which amendments survive the vote. For payment providers, that means the regulatory answer is not settled yet, and the payment stack for Brazilian betting remains tied to the outcome.
3. The article does not give further detail on the text of the amendments, the parties behind them, or the timeline for the vote.