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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling, calls it 'crack on a higher level'

President Lula announced a ban on online sports betting and casinos, describing it as 'hard, drastic and necessary.' The measure, announced nine days before elections, is a politically charged move that could affect public sentiment and the betting industry. The ban's implementation and enforcement remain uncertain.

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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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