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AMIG challenges Brazil’s president over criticism of betting industry

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The Association of Women in the Gaming Industry (AMIG) issued a statement on 8 March responding to criticism of gaming and betting by Brazil’s president the previous day. AMIG said operators paid R$4.5bn in designated contributions last year and cited approximately R$9.95bn in 2025 collections reported by the Federal Revenue Service, including taxes and statutory allocations.

The association’s response highlights the industry’s reported contributions and its objection to a threatened measure affecting workers.

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Brazil betting ban proposal prompts job cuts across regulated sector

A provisional measure proposing a ban on sports betting in Brazil has coincided with job losses and halted regulated-market operations, according to figures cited from the ANJL. The association reported more than 3,500 positions cut in 14 days, with 4,167 workers on collective leave and a projection of 5,600 cuts over three months. The measure is being challenged at the Supreme Federal Court and requires congressional approval to become law.

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