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Brazil police chief tells betting CPI influencers direct gamblers to illegal sites

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Police chief Lucimério Barros Campos told Brazil’s betting CPI on 22 April that influencers were directing gamblers to illegal betting sites and facilitating wagers through Pix. His investigation identified BRL15 million in illegal bets in Alagoas since legal betting began on 1 January; Campos said current rules make it difficult for authorities to freeze influencers’ assets or block transactions.

The testimony identifies enforcement gaps affecting authorities and licensed operators competing with illegal betting activity.

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Brazil's federal government has requested the blocking of 13,241 illegal betting sites since the prohibition took effect, according to a media report. The figure was reported as the number of platforms targeted by the government.

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