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Brazil lower house speaker urges caution on proposed betting ad ban

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Brazilian Chamber of Deputies president Hugo Motta called for caution before lawmakers advance proposals to ban betting advertising, a day after a Senate committee approved a bill on the issue. Motta said party leaders had not reached consensus and argued that a total ban could affect sports sponsorship; he said the bill should proceed to the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee.

Operators and sports organisations face uncertainty over the proposed restrictions on betting advertising and sponsorship.

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Brazil government seeks full approval of proposed betting ban in 2026

Brazilian government leader in Congress Senator Randolfe Rodrigues said the government would seek to pass the provisional measure banning sports betting and online gaming without amendments. He said a joint committee could be installed the following week, with votes in both houses targeted for 2026, although review could slip to 2027. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the proposed ban would reduce projected 2027 Selective Tax revenue and require budget adjustments.

The joint committee that will evaluate Brazil's provisional measure banning sports betting and online gaming could be installed next week. The government's support base intends to leave the text entirely intact. Some amendments submitted to the measure propose leaving room for sports betting to continue.

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