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ABRAJOGO president warns Brazil betting ban affects companies beyond operators

Regulation

ABRAJOGO president Witoldo Hendrich Júnior said Brazil’s provisional measure banning online betting was already affecting suppliers, service providers and sports clubs. He warned that short deadlines could lead to terminated contracts and dismantled operations before legislative debate, and said the measure’s compensation provision could face a court challenge.

The ban may affect suppliers and clubs with existing contracts, not only betting operators.

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ABRAJOGO says Brazil betting ban threatens regulatory certainty

The Brazilian Association of International Gaming Operators and Providers (ABRAJOGO) says prohibiting fixed-odds betting would break Brazil’s regulatory framework and weaken legal certainty. The association says the ban could shift consumers towards unregulated platforms and affect jobs, suppliers, contracts and investment; it says it remains open to dialogue and will consider legal measures.

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