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Brazil's Lula bans online sports betting and casinos, cites family debt crisis

Brazilian President Lula announced a ban on online sports betting and casinos, effective October 6, pending congressional ratification. The measure, described as a 'necessary, harsh, and drastic measure,' aims to curb family indebtedness. This marks a policy reversal from earlier regulation, signaling a tougher stance on gambling.

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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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