Brazil Set to Legalize Land-Based Gambling – What It Means for Poker

Brazil is on the verge of a historic shift in gambling legislation. The country’s Senate may vote before its July recess on PL 2,234/2022, a bill to legalize land-based gambling, including casinos, bingo halls, and the popular but unofficial jogo do bicho. The bill has already passed Brazil’s Justice and Citizenship Committee and has now been deemed "urgent" by Senate President Davi Alcolumbre.

While the bill itself targets physical gambling venues, many in the poker community are wondering: What does this mean for poker in Brazil—one of the world’s most vibrant poker markets?

Unlike most forms of gambling, poker has long been legal in Brazil. It is classified not as a game of chance, but as a game of skill, which means:

• Online poker is not regulated as gambling and is legal to play without a government license.
• Live poker clubs and tournaments operate freely and legally throughout the country.
• Poker has an independent legal status, unaffected by the 1946 gambling ban that shut down casinos and bingo halls.

This distinction has allowed Brazil to emerge as one of Latin America’s strongest poker communities, both online and offline.

If the Senate passes the bill, Brazil would lift its 78-year ban on land-based gambling and introduce a regulated system for:

• Integrated resort casinos
• Licensed bingo halls and slot parlors
• Legalized jogo do bicho operations
• Possibly horse-race betting expansion

For Poker, This Means:

• ✅ More venues – Casino resorts could feature official poker rooms, creating new opportunities for live poker growth.
• ✅ Bigger live events – With legal venues available, Brazil could host more international tournaments and series.
• ✅ Investment and sponsorship – A regulated environment may attract global brands, operators, and media partners.
• 🚫 No impact on online play – The bill does not affect online poker legality or require special licensing for players or platforms.

Brazil is already a top-tier country in global poker, with millions of players, a strong online presence, and a growing number of professional events. The passing of PL 2,234/2022 wouldn’t legalize poker—it already is legal. But it could boost the industry’s infrastructure, visibility, and international recognition.

Whether you're grinding online, running a local club, or dreaming of WSOP Brazil—poker in Brazil is already thriving. This bill could simply be the next big step forward.

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