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Brazil betting ban could cut social transfers by USD 3.58bn through 2029

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A report based on National Treasury data estimates Brazil’s ban on online betting could interrupt up to USD 3.58bn in transfers to public bodies and federal funds by December 2029. It projects USD 3.2bn in lost transfers at the observed collection rate, rising to USD 3.58bn when planned 2027 and 2028 rates are included; the estimates exclude other federal taxes and the inspection fee.

Operators and public beneficiaries face a projected loss of betting-linked transfers, including funding for sport, tourism and public security.

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Brazil betting operators protest online betting ban through football advertising

Licensed operators linked to ANJL and IBJR displayed protest messages at Brazilian top-flight football matches after Provisional Measure 1,394 banned online betting. They warned the ban could push bettors towards illegal operators and disrupt sponsorships and investment planning in sport.

Licensed betting companies displayed protest messages on advertising hoardings at Brazilian top-flight football matches, in a joint action against Provisional Measure 1,394, which banned online betting in Brazil. Companies associated with the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) gave up space on the boards around the pitch during matches on Friday and Saturday. The signs read "To prohibit is not to protect" and "The ban doesn't end gambling".

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