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Brazil betting representatives warn advertising limits could benefit illegal operators

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A Brazilian betting-industry association and legal advisers warned that proposed advertising restrictions could give illegal operators an advantage. Senator Carlos Portinho's draft would bar active athletes, celebrities and influencers from betting adverts, require licence numbers and warning messages, and generally limit television advertising to 21:00–06:00. The views were divided: a sports-law lawyer said controls could protect young audiences, while the association's representatives opposed tighter limits.

The proposed rules could affect how licensed betting operators advertise and distinguish themselves from illegal businesses.

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