Brazil is one step closer to becoming a host country of integrated resorts featuring casinos.
More than two years after Bill No. 2234 — legislation to authorize Las Vegas-style casinos in the world’s fifth-largest country by area — passed the Chamber of Deputies, the statute is finally finding favor in the Federal Senate. After many months of deliberations and alarms regarding the dangers of casino gambling rang by the Christian caucus, the measure narrowly passed the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee by a 14-12 vote on Wednesday.
The committee’s tally forwards the casino bill to the full Senate floor for a final vote. If a simple majority lends support to the gaming initiative, the legislation will move to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s desk for ratification.