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Brazil government weighs online casino restrictions and possible tigrinho ban

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Brazil's government is considering restrictions on online betting, including a possible ban on digital casino games known as tigrinho, as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva makes betting an issue in his reelection campaign. Officials cited in media reports expect a decision to be discussed from 23 September; they have warned that ending operators’ five-year licences early could prompt litigation and compensation claims. The government has not announced a final measure.

Restrictions could end operators’ five-year licences early, raising litigation and compensation risks.

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Brazilian government weighs restrictions or ban on fixed-odds betting

Brazil’s federal government is preparing a provisional measure that could restrict or prohibit fixed-odds betting, according to an article by police civil delegate Flávio Porto. The proposal’s final scope is not yet known. Porto warned that removing the regulated market could drive bettors towards illegal platforms, while licensed operators are subject to anti-money-laundering monitoring and reporting duties.

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