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Abaas presents Alckmin with proposals to restrict illegal betting in Brazil

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The Brazilian Association of Self-Service Wholesalers (Abaas) presented Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin with proposals to curb online betting platforms at a meeting in São Paulo on 4 May, according to the report. Its recommendations include blocking URLs, Pix payments, advertising and cross-sponsorship linked to illegal betting, while limiting online casino advertising without affecting regulated fixed-odds sports betting. The association also proposed placing betting policy under the Health Ministry over the longer term.

The proposals could affect payment access and advertising rules for betting operators in Brazil if adopted.

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