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ANJL and IBJR challenge government betting-site redirection order in Brazil

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Brazilian betting associations ANJL and IBJR asked the Supreme Federal Court to suspend a Justice Ministry order directing operators’ sites to the government’s Brasil sem Bets portal. They argue the order exceeds Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 and have requested an interim measure while the court considers challenges to the measure’s constitutionality. ANJL separately advised member operators not to redirect their sites.

The court’s decision could determine whether operators must redirect their domains or keep them unavailable under the prohibition.

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ANJL and IBJR oppose Brazil betting ban through football match messages

ANJL and IBJR-backed messages appeared at two Brazilian Serie A matches on 2 and 3 October, challenging the prohibition on regulated betting. The campaign followed Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, issued by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 25 September. The associations said the ban could affect sports financing and called for tighter regulation instead of prohibition.

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