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ANJL disputes link between falling Pix transactions and online betting prohibition
ANJL's central bank data analysis challenges a direct link between Brazil's betting prohibition and fewer Pix transactions.
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IBJR challenges Lula’s betting ban in Brazil’s Supreme Court
The challenge seeks to suspend a ban affecting licensed betting and online gaming operations in Brazil.
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Brazil AGU requests 72 hours to respond before betting ban ruling
The requested response window gives Brazil’s authorities time to address industry challenges before the court considers the ban.
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ANJL and IBJR ask Supreme Federal Court to suspend Brazil betting ban
The trade bodies argue that the ban threatens operators’ existing authorisations after they invested in Brazil’s regulated market.
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ANJL warns online casino ban could double Brazil’s illegal market
Brazilian regulators face a study warning that banning licensed online casinos could double the illegal market.
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ANJL seeks retraction from Romeu Zema over Brazilian betting claims
ANJL’s demand for corrections and an apology could escalate into legal action seeking damages over statements about regulated betting.
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ANJL challenges Minas Gerais betting advertising ban at Brazil’s Supreme Court
ANJL’s Supreme Court challenge contests the Minas Gerais advertising ban over alleged encroachment on federal powers and distorted competition.
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ANJL criticises Brazil’s exclusion of regulated betting sector from government meeting
ANJL challenged information presented at a government meeting that excluded regulated betting operators and, it said, SPA.
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ANJL criticises betting sector's exclusion from Brazilian government meeting
ANJL’s criticism highlights the betting sector’s exclusion from government discussions concerning betting company regulation.
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STF admits ANJL as amicus curiae in Brazil betting law challenges
The decision gives ANJL a role in proceedings that will determine the constitutionality of Brazil’s betting legislation.
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Brazil’s STF admits ANJL to three constitutional challenges against betting law
ANJL can now contribute technical evidence to proceedings examining the legal framework for Brazil’s regulated betting and online gaming market.
Enforcement & compliance
ANJL challenges betting investigations and possible retrospective taxation in Brazil
Operators’ potential retrospective tax exposure is contested by ANJL following investigations into alleged offences at NSX.
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ANJL challenges Brazilian betting investigation and retrospective tax claims
ANJL disputes retrospective tax liability, while Federal Revenue alleges a betting business operated locally without paying Brazilian taxes.
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ANJL responds to Brazil central bank comments on household debt
ANJL’s response brings the games and lotteries association into Brazil’s household indebtedness discussion following comments by the central bank president.
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Rio Grande do Sul restricts betting advertising as state law takes effect
Betting advertisers must meet warning-size requirements and broadcast-hour limits while the STF considers an application to suspend the law.
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ANJL backs campaign against illegal betting in Brazil
The ANJL-backed campaign helps consumers identify unauthorised betting operators and access information on responsible gambling and self-exclusion.
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ANJL backs Everyone Against Illegality movement
ANJL’s endorsement links support for the Everyone Against Illegality movement to its commitment to gambling sector integrity.
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ANJL plans Supreme Court challenge to Minas Gerais betting advertising ban
ANJL’s challenge contests restrictions on state-property betting promotions and a directive to terminate sports betting contracts.
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ANJL warns proposed betting prohibition could expand Brazil’s illegal market
The warning concerns the potential transfer of customers from authorised betting platforms to illegal operators if Brazil prohibits regulated betting.
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ANJL legal adviser warns betting bans could expand Brazil’s illegal market
The warning links restrictions on regulated operators to a potential expansion of illegal betting.
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ANJL criticises planned restrictions on authorised betting operators in Brazil
Authorised operators face planned federal restrictions that ANJL warns could benefit Brazil’s illegal betting market.
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ANJL holds seminar on challenges for Brazil’s regulated betting sector
The seminar brings industry representatives into discussions on tax and regulatory challenges affecting the regulated betting sector.
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ANJL adviser warns ban on regulated betting firms would aid illegal market
The warning signals that a prohibition could shift betting activity to unregulated operators, affecting licensed operators and enforcement priorities in Brazil.
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ANJL urges stronger action against illegal betting in Brazil
ANJL's call for stronger measures against unlicensed betting platforms signals pressure for enforcement in Brazil.
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Survey reports illegal-platform use among 77% of bettors
A survey found 77% of bettors had used illegal platforms, reinforcing ANJL's concerns about risks to Brazilian consumers.