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Brazil permits sale of pre-ban shirts bearing betting brands

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Brazil’s government clarified that retailers may continue selling sports shirts bearing betting brands if the items were produced before the gambling ban took effect on 6 October. The exemption does not cover new branded shirts, advertising campaigns, promotions or influencer marketing; the report says other promotional settings are also outside its scope.

The clarification allows retailers to clear existing branded shirt stock while restricting new betting-related promotion.

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Flamengo opposes government restrictions on sports betting in Brazil

Reportedly, Flamengo has protested against sports betting restrictions in Brazil. The club opposed restrictions promoted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government.

Flamengo displayed its opposition to the Brazilian government's ban on online sports betting during its match against Santos, with players wearing shirts bearing the slogan "Prohibir no es proteger" below the club crest and in the space usually reserved for its sports betting sponsor. The message also appeared on advertising boards around the pitch, according to local media reports.

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