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Brazil finance minister seeks to maintain restrictions on local betting licences

Regulation

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan met Supreme Federal Court President Edson Fachin on 15 July to seek the continuation of precautionary rulings that block municipal authorisations and prevent states from issuing nationwide betting licences. Durigan cited Federal Police operations involving platforms authorised by municipalities; Fachin said the Court would consider the merits of related cases in the second half of 2026.

The court’s review could determine whether municipal and state betting authorisations remain restricted.

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Brazil’s finance minister backs betting regulation amid calls for a ban

Reportedly, Brazil’s finance minister supported regulating betting and strengthening controls. The minister stopped short of backing a gambling ban as calls for prohibition increased.

Dario Durigan, Brazil's finance minister, came out in support of regulating betting and tightening oversight of the industry, though he avoided endorsing a ban on gambling. According to him, public accounts do not rely on betting revenue to stay balanced. The rules, he added, have long been consolidated and were never meant to generate income.

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