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ABRAJOGO says Brazil betting ban threatens regulatory certainty

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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.

A ban could affect operators’ confidence in existing authorisations and expose consumers to platforms outside the regulated system.

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Five Brazilian betting associations urge talks on fixed-odds betting ban

Five Brazilian betting associations called on federal authorities and Congress to revisit the fixed-odds betting ban in a joint statement released on 26 October. They said future rules should preserve regulatory progress, strengthen anti-gambling efforts and provide greater legal certainty for operators and investors.

A joint statement dated 26 October saw regulated betting operators in Brazil welcome the re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and press for fresh discussions on fixed-odds betting in the country. Federal authorities and the National Congress are urged in the statement to revisit the regulation identified as PM 1394/2026, which prohibited fixed-odds betting. According to the associations, any alternatives ought to preserve regulatory progress, step up anti-gambling efforts and provide operators and investors with greater legal certainty.

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