{"id":9856,"date":"2025-09-22T22:59:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/rio-de-janeiro-unveils-las-vegas-plan-to-boost-gambling-sector\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T22:59:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:59:34","slug":"rio-de-janeiro-unveils-las-vegas-plan-to-boost-gambling-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/rio-de-janeiro-unveils-las-vegas-plan-to-boost-gambling-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Rio de Janeiro Unveils \u201cLas Vegas Plan\u201d to Boost Gambling Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Rio de Janeiro\u2019s government is betting on a bold new initiative that could reshape the city\u2019s entertainment economy. Dubbed informally as the \u201cLas Vegas Plan,\u201d the project aims to transform Rio into a national hub for regulated gambling by dramatically expanding the number of video lottery terminals (VLTs) across the state.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><em>Good to know<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>The initiative targets up to 200,000 VLT machines at major venues such as Hotel Nacional and the Jockey Club.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Supporters project the creation of 65,000 new jobs and stronger tax revenues.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>A separate bill in Bras\u00edlia seeks to restrict betting ads linked to Government contracts.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Vision for Rio<\/h2>\n<p>Governor Cl\u00e1udio Castro signed the decree that allows the expansion, drawing authority from a Supreme Court ruling giving states the right to issue local licenses for \u201cphygital\u201d gambling operations. Under the framework, activity must remain restricted to the jurisdiction granting the license.<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>Castro<\/strong>, the effort is about bringing structure to a market that already exists: <em><strong>\u201cThis regulation will bring security for bettors,\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>he noted, while pointing out that gambling is recognized worldwide as a formal economic activity.<\/p>\n<h2>Economic Case for Expansion<\/h2>\n<p>According to Loterj President Hazenclever Can\u00e7ado, Rio currently collects only BRL 30 million ($5.6 million) in annual gambling revenue, which is modest for a state with a major tourism industry. 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He contends that while the state has the legal basis, broader casino legislation would be needed to manage such a large-scale rollout.<em><strong> \u201cIf we are to build a Las Vegas, it must come with proper casino legislation,\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>Paes stressed.<\/p>\n<p>The dispute also shows a larger tension in Brazil\u2014whether gambling growth should be handled piecemeal through state initiatives or under unified federal rules.<\/p>\n<p>Proponents believe the decree can act as a catalyst for regulated expansion, moving players away from unlicensed markets while fueling jobs and tax revenue. Critics, however, warn that without strict oversight, the initiative risks repeating mistakes seen in past attempts at gaming liberalization.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/rio-de-janeiro-unveils-las-vegas-plan-to-boost-gambling-sector\/\">Rio de Janeiro Unveils \u201cLas Vegas Plan\u201d to Boost Gambling Sector<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rio de Janeiro\u2019s government is betting on a bold new initiative that could reshape the city\u2019s entertainment economy. Dubbed informally as the \u201cLas Vegas Plan,\u201d the project aims to transform Rio into a national hub for regulated gambling by dramatically expanding the number of video lottery terminals (VLTs) across the state. 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