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Brazil minister says Congress is unlikely to back betting ban

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Brazilian Institutional Relations Minister José Guimarães said Congress would discuss tighter betting regulation rather than a total ban. He backed taxes on gambling companies and said the government was preparing measures to address household debt, while a bill by congressman Pedro Uczai proposes banning fixed-odds betting nationwide.

Operators face the prospect of further regulation and tax measures even if Congress does not support a complete ban.

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Quaest poll finds 72% back Brazil betting ban, while Bolsonaro leads Lula

A Quaest poll published on Wednesday found that 72% of respondents approved banning sports betting and online casino sites in Brazil. Flávio Bolsonaro had 46% of voting intentions against Lula’s 44%, while government disapproval stood at 48% and approval at 45%. The poll asked about the ban without explaining its practical consequences, and MP 1.394 still depends on Congress.

A Quaest poll published on 14 October found that 72% of respondents approved banning sports betting sites and online casinos in Brazil, according to the polling figures. Of that total, 64% said they knew of the proposal and approved it, while a further 8% considered it a good idea once told about it. The question did not explain what the ban would mean in practice.

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