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ANJ reiterates France ban on esports betting ahead of 2026 event

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France's ANJ reminded the public that betting on esports competitions is not authorised in the country, ahead of the Esports World Cup scheduled in Paris from 6 July to 23 August 2026. The authority warned that the event could spur illegal betting offers and said such platforms lack consumer protections including dispute remedies and identity checks.

The warning clarifies that esports betting offers in France fall outside the regulated market.

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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.

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