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ABERT asks Brazil’s Supreme Court to join challenge to betting law

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ABERT asked Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court on 24 August to participate as amicus curiae in a case challenging Law No. 14,790/2023, which regulates fixed-odds betting. The association said the law governs advertising matters relevant to its broadcaster members; the case was brought by the Prosecutor General, and the Senate has asked the court to reject the challenge.

The court case could affect rules on betting advertising and restrictions relevant to broadcasters and betting operators.

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ABERT seeks to join legal challenge to Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad rules

Brazil’s Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (ABERT) asked the Supreme Federal Court to join a case challenging Rio Grande do Sul’s restrictions on betting and online gaming advertising, according to the report. The state law limits advertising on television, radio, streaming and video-on-demand services to 21:00–06:00 and restricts promotions at public sports and entertainment venues, subject to stated sponsorship exceptions. ABERT argues that advertising and broadcasting rules fall under federal authority.

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