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.
The associations’ campaign signals industry opposition and raises concerns about sponsorship commitments and investment planning.