The External Commission of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies sent a letter to Apple on Thursday (16) requesting legalized betting apps in its virtual stores. The move aims to fight the illegal market and cut frauds. Lawmakers note that bettors prefer apps for such activities.
The External Commission of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, set up to discuss the betting market, sent a letter to Apple on April 16, coordinated by Deputy Julio Lopes (PP-RJ). The document, addressed to Mario de La Cruz Sarabia, Apple's head of government affairs for Latin America, demands the inclusion of legalized betting apps in the company's virtual stores.
In the letter, Julio Lopes states that "unauthorized environments operate outside state supervision, without integrity controls, user identification, or transaction monitoring, making them particularly vulnerable to illicit practices by criminal organizations." Lawmakers argue that the apps can aid in fighting organized crime and reducing frauds, as bettors favor applications.
The demand comes nearly a year after Google allowed similar apps on Android. Since last year, legalized bets and the government have pressured big techs to include these authorized apps.
Additionally, the Chamber's Communication Commission plans a public hearing on the issue next week.
