Brazil betting inquiry plans influencer scrutiny and schedules central bank chief

Brazil’s parliamentary betting inquiry discussed digital influencers’ promotion of sports betting on 1 April, while its rapporteur, Senator Soraya Thronicke, called for a total advertising ban and proposed penalties for influencers who omit risk warnings. Central Bank president Gabriel Galípolo is scheduled to appear on 9 April to address betting-currency traceability and financial effects on low-income families, the inquiry’s president said.