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Brazil’s AGU seeks at least R$1bn from 17 betting operators in health lawsuit

Enforcement & compliance

Brazil’s Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) filed a civil action against 17 online betting operators in the Federal Court of Pernambuco on 28 September 2026, seeking compensation for alleged health harms. It seeks at least R$1bn for collective moral damages, reimbursement of public health treatment costs to be calculated during the case, and double repayment of bets by people diagnosed with gambling disorder. The AGU says the companies account for about 80% of Brazil’s fixed-odds betting market.

The claim could expose operators to substantial financial liability and repayment obligations if the court grants the requests.

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French police investigate reported Polymarket bets on Ballon d’Or

French police are reportedly investigating suspicious bets on Polymarket linked to the latest Ballon d’Or. Twelve accounts allegedly staked over 264m euro on the order of the first five finishers, with a reported profit of almost 200m dollars. France Football contacted police after receiving a warning before the final rankings were announced.

French police are reportedly investigating suspicious bets on Polymarket linked to the latest Ballon d’Or, placed from twelve accounts. The accounts were allegedly created by the same person between 1 and 20 October, just three days after the jury closed voting.

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