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ANJL says Brazil’s betting ban leaves 30,282 illegal links accessible

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Brazil’s ANJL said the government’s blocking and redirection of authorised betting sites was contributing to growth in illegal gambling. The association said its monitoring system counted 30,282 active, accessible illegal betting links when it issued its statement, and reported that it had asked three government bodies for reconsideration and details but received no response.

The figures and implementation concerns bear on how regulators address illegal gambling while authorised sites are blocked.

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Brazil’s betting ban leaves operators’ future subject to court and Congress

Brazil’s fixed-odds betting ban remains in force as legal challenges proceed before the Supreme Federal Court and the measure awaits congressional consideration, according to the report. Existing operator authorisations expired on 25 October after the 30-day transition period; a suspension or lapse of the measure would not necessarily restore them automatically.

Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban remains in force while the Supreme Federal Court and Congress consider its validity, after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's re-election added uncertainty to the sector's future, according to the report. Lula defeated Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of the vote against just over 48%, according to official results. The victory strengthens Lula politically but does not by itself resolve the legal battle or make the prohibition a permanent rule.

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