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Brazil minister Guilherme Boulos renews call to ban online betting

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Brazilian minister Guilherme Boulos again called for a ban on online betting during an interview, arguing that the regulatory framework approved in 2023 had not resolved associated problems. He alleged links between betting platforms, money laundering and illegal activity but provided no evidence for those claims. His remarks follow a congressional proposal to ban online casinos and restrict online gambling advertising and supply.

The renewed call and proposed restrictions signal continued political debate over the scope of Brazil’s online gambling rules.

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