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Belgian Gaming Commission investigates Eden Hazard’s Stake promotion

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Belgian authorities are investigating whether Eden Hazard’s promotional activities for Stake complied with advertising and gambling rules, including requirements on transparency and restricted audiences. The Belgian Gaming Commission said individuals may be held personally liable for advertising or facilitating gambling services they know are unlicensed in Belgium.

The investigation concerns the potential personal liability of promoters of gambling services that are unlicensed in Belgium.

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Brazilian betting authorisations expire as Supreme Court weighs emergency measure

Authorisations for 85 betting companies, covering 188 brands, expire on 25 October under provisional measure 1.394/2026, the report said. Justice Luiz Fux is expected to consider challenges after the election; the Supreme Court could uphold the measure, suspend it or distinguish between sports betting and online casino games.

Authorisations held by 85 betting companies, covering 188 brands, expired on 25 October after the 30-day period set by provisional measure 1.394/2026 ended, according to the report. The measure, published on 25 September, prohibited fixed-odds betting and its advertising. The authorisations had been granted by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF). Fees paid by the companies will not be refunded.

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