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Australian gambling bill faces criticism as losses reach AUD104bn

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Australia’s federal government introduced gambling reform legislation to Parliament on 2 July, and the bill was referred to a Senate inquiry within days. The Australia Institute estimates gambling losses exceeded AUD104 billion from July 2023 to July 2026, while the proposed advertising restrictions are due to take effect on 1 January 2027.

The bill’s proposed advertising restrictions could affect gambling operators’ marketing activity from 2027.

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Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is considering the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which temporarily suspended the regulated fixed-odds betting market. At a 3 November hearing, Justice Luiz Fux raised questions about legal certainty, non-retroactivity and the measure’s constitutional basis; the source says the court may consider how a ruling affects companies already approved. A separate appellate ruling granted temporary relief to CDA Gaming, though the source text ends before detailing its effect.

Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a hearing on November 3, and 36 associations attended to debate Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394/2026. Under that measure, Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market was put on temporary hold.

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