Brazilian deputy proposes 2% betting levy to fund mental health services
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Brazilian federal deputy Ana Paula Lima introduced Bill 4.761/2026 to fund public mental health services through a levy on authorised fixed-odds betting operators, Focus Gaming News reported. The proposed monthly charge would start at 2% of operator revenue, with adjustments permitted between 1% and 6%. Proceeds would fund prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for gambling disorders.
Why it matters
Authorised operators would pay a monthly revenue levy to fund public mental health services addressing gambling disorders.