Haddad was pressured to designate the Brazil Bets Secretariat President.

Pressure is growing on Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s Finance Minister, to choose a President for the Secretariat of Bets and Prizes.

This appointment is crucial to start the federal sports betting market in Brazil.

Congress is frustrated because the Finance Ministry hasn't set a final launch date yet, even though President approved the betting laws in January.The appointment is tricky due to political interests.