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Brazil minister calls for ban on Jogo do Tigrinho

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Brazilian minister Guilherme Boulos said Jogo do Tigrinho should be prohibited in Brazil during a government programme. He argued that online betting and games have contributed to family debt, and said betting companies’ lobbying makes regulatory change in Congress difficult. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has also said his government will work with Congress to end online casinos.

A proposed ban could change the rules governing online casino games and betting platforms in Brazil.

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Brazil government weighs online casino restrictions and possible tigrinho ban

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.

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