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Brazil's Lula issues MP to ban betting, vote due within 120 days

Brazilian President Lula announced a provisional measure (MP) to end betting ('bets') on Friday, nine days before the first round of elections. The MP must be voted on by Congress within 120 days, adding a politically charged issue to the electoral calendar. The move signals a regulatory crackdown on the betting industry, with implications for tax revenue and consumer protection.

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Brazil — 108 developments

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Brazil: Lula Enacts Provisional Gambling Ban Ahead of Election, Faces Legal Challenges

President Lula has enacted a provisional measure (MP) banning online gambling and sports betting, effective October 6, nine days before the first round of elections. This move, framed as a public health necessity, reverses previous regulatory frameworks and is widely perceived as politically motivated. The MP faces significant legal challenges and requires congressional ratification within 120 days.

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