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AGU seeks 72-hour deadline to respond to Brazil betting-rule challenges

Regulation

Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office (AGU) asked Supreme Federal Court Justice Luiz Fux for 72 hours for the federal presidency and the AGU to respond to challenges to betting rules. The request concerns actions brought by the ANJL and IBJR, which are seeking suspension of a provisional measure that immediately prohibits fixed-odds betting and online games in Brazil; the AGU said its request was procedural and did not state a position on the merits.

The AGU’s procedural request concerns response timing for challenges to Brazil’s prohibition, without stating a position on their merits.

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IBJR challenges AGU’s R$1bn claim against 17 betting operators

Brazil’s Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) criticised the Attorney General’s Office (AGU) claim seeking R$1bn from 17 betting operators, saying the case lacked essential evidence and could increase legal uncertainty. The association said the claim did not demonstrate damage, causation or individual responsibility, and noted that related regulatory questions are before the Supreme Federal Court.

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