By SectorWire desk ·
ANJL president Plínio Lemos Jorge criticised restrictions Brazil’s federal government plans to introduce for authorised betting operators. The association warned that the proposals could benefit the illegal market.
Authorised operators face planned federal restrictions that ANJL warns could benefit Brazil’s illegal betting market.
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The growth in illegal sites increases exposure to betting platforms for children and adolescents in Brazil, according to the ANJL president.
The research addresses how Brazil’s betting rules and the challenge to the federal measure could affect operators and the regulated market.
Operators warn the ban could redirect bettors to illegal operators and disrupt sports sponsorships and investment planning.
ANJL’s demand for corrections and an apology could escalate into legal action seeking damages over statements about regulated betting.
ANJL can now contribute technical evidence to proceedings examining the legal framework for Brazil’s regulated betting and online gaming market.
The ANJL-backed campaign helps consumers identify unauthorised betting operators and access information on responsible gambling and self-exclusion.