SectorWire
SearchGet the daily briefing
Menu

ABRAJOGO discusses five-second rounds and autoplay ban ahead of SPA submission

Regulation

ABRAJOGO held a meeting in Brazil on 7 August to discuss proposed online-game rules announced by the SPA before sending the agency an industry response. The topics included a minimum five-second interval between rounds and a ban on autoplay; the association said it would forward a statement on the discussion the following week.

The proposals could require online-game operators to change round timing and remove autoplay functionality.

Request a correction

Keep reading

Regulation

Lula calls Brazil online betting ban irreversible ahead of runoff

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on 22 October that online sports betting and casino platforms would not operate in Brazil again, calling the prohibition under Medida Provisoria 1.394/2026 irreversible. The measure, issued on 25 September, faces 99 amendments in Congress, three unconstitutionality actions at the STF and opposition from football clubs including Flamengo.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on 22 October that online sports betting and casino platforms would not operate in Brazil again, describing the prohibition under Medida Provisoria 1.394/2026 as irreversible, during a YouTube broadcast organised by federal deputy André Janones. The statement came three days before the presidential runoff. The measure's future still depends on Congress and the Supreme Federal Court (STF), the outlet reported.

Continue reading