O impacto da lacuna normativa no mercado de apostas virtuais: um estudo sobre os riscos de lavagem de dinheiro e os desafios regulatórios

Abstract

This work presents an overview of the spread of gambling culture in Brazil, with an emphasis on online platforms, which have been used to develop criminal networks. The research was guided by the problem question: “How does the lack of regulation of online gambling contribute to the practice of the crime of money laundering?” The methodology applied was qualitative, deductive and descriptive, with data collection through bibliographic research and documentary analysis, for a case study. Thus, the historical evolution of betting games until their configuration in the digital environment is presented, and also how the lack of adequate supervision facilitates the occurrence of illicit transactions, allowing financial crimes to prosper without State control. Finally, the implementation of control and inspection measures is essential to promote a safer and more transparent environment, protecting consumers and guaranteeing the integrity of the betting market, given a Brazilian legal system with flaws in its regulations, while the Society calls for judicial protection