Joint Positioning of the Clubs
State federations and major teams in the country have joined forces to defend the regulation of betting houses. According to the manifesto, an eventual ban on online games through a provisional measure would put at risk millions of reais in sponsorships that today finance signings, infrastructure, and competitions.
Financial Impact on the Sport
The clubs highlight that betting operators have been important partners since the legalization of the sector. Abrupt restrictions, they argue, would drastically reduce these revenues and affect from the major centers to lower divisions.
- Palmeiras, Santos and São Paulo, via Federação Paulista
- Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo and Vasco, by the carioca federation
- Other state entities also sign the document
Arguments Presented
Regulation, not prohibition, is the watchword. The signatories advocate for clear rules of transparency and responsibility instead of a total ban, which they consider ineffective and harmful.
Next Steps
The government is still evaluating the details of the possible provisional measure. Meanwhile, the clubs promise to intensify dialogue with authorities to avoid what they call a “financial collapse” of Brazilian football.