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Brazil’s betting CPI plans further hearings as chair expects extension

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Brazil’s betting inquiry committee was due to resume work after Carnival, and chair Dr Hiran said he expected its investigation to take longer than its scheduled 30 April end date. The committee is reviewing financial records and information from public bodies, with hearings involving social-media influencers among its stated priorities for 2025.

A possible extension would give the committee more time to investigate online betting and related financial activity.

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Brazilian committee approves hearing on betting oversight and Blaze case

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Finance and Taxation Committee approved a request on 5 November 2026 for a public hearing on online betting taxes, financial controls and the reported Willer Tomaz–Blaze case. The request invites government and financial authorities to discuss oversight; the hearing date has not been set, and the request says it does not prejudge wrongdoing or responsibility.

The Finance and Taxation Committee (CFT) of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a request from deputy Hildo Rocha (MDB-MA) for a public hearing on Wednesday. The hearing does not yet have a date.

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