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ABC-Bet urges Brazil to maintain and strengthen betting rules

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ABC-Bet published an open letter on 17 September defending Brazil’s fixed-odds betting framework amid discussion of possible market restrictions, including a new provisional measure. The association argued that broad restrictions could push customers towards illegal platforms and called for stronger enforcement, consumer safeguards and evidence-based policymaking.

The association’s position enters debate over possible restrictions that could affect licensed betting operators in Brazil.

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Brazilian measure bars fixed-odds betting and related sponsorships

Brazil’s Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 prohibits fixed-odds betting and related advertising, marketing and sponsorship, according to an opinion article. It requires advertising and sponsorship materials to be removed within ten days of publication and operators’ existing authorisations to end after 30 days. The article says the changes raise questions about existing commercial contracts.

Brazil's Provisional Measure 1.394 of 25 September 2026 prohibits fixed-odds betting in the country, according to an opinion article. The article was written by Marcos Paulo de Castro Pereira, a lawyer at Ciscato Advogados Associados.

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