By SectorWire desk ·
Brazil's federal government is considering changes to prohibit sports betting sponsorship of cultural projects and events supported by the Rouanet Law. President Lula's administration is examining a decree as a possible route.
Betting operators face a possible prohibition on sponsoring cultural projects and events supported by the Rouanet Law.
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