Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed legislation establishing a dedicated funding stream for the Federal Police, drawing from the country's rapidly expanding sports-betting industry.
The law mandates that up to 3% of net revenue from fixed-odds sports betting be allocated to the force, with a primary focus on improving health benefits and operational resources for officers.
The measure follows approval by the Brazilian Senate, which had previously passed a provisional measure to redirect a portion of government revenue from the betting sector to law enforcement.
The legislation now moves into the implementation phase, requiring regulatory frameworks to define the exact mechanisms for revenue collection and distribution.
This development marks a significant shift in how Brazil monetizes its legalized sports-betting market, which has seen explosive growth since regulatory changes in recent years.
By tying a portion of betting revenue directly to police funding, the government aims to address long-standing concerns about resource constraints within federal law enforcement agencies while capitalizing on the sector's profitability.