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Brazil debates online casino ban as China report describes illegal betting risks

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Brazil's government is discussing a provisional measure on betting restrictions, including a possible ban on online casinos, according to the report. Its account of China describes continued demand for gambling alongside a ban, with some activity shifting to illegal operators; it cautions that the Chinese experience does not prove Brazil would see the same outcome. The excerpt ends while discussing Chinese enforcement figures for 2024.

Operators and regulators should weigh the proposed online casino ban against concerns that demand could shift to illegal platforms.

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BETBY says Brazil betting ban risks shifting players offshore

BETBY chief sportsbook officer Sergey Tsukanov said Brazil’s fixed-odds betting ban affected the supplier, which had certified its sportsbook and established local teams before the regulated market began. He argued that a ban could push betting activity offshore and said BETBY was monitoring the situation pending a definitive regulatory outcome.

Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban hit the provider, according to BETBY chief sportsbook officer Sergey Tsukanov. For the moment, the company is watching developments closely while it waits for the final regulatory result.

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