Brazil’s Lula government bans fixed-odds betting by executive measure
Brazil’s government issued an executive measure on 25 September 2026 prohibiting fixed-odds betting operations, offers, intermediation and advertising nationwide, according to the report. The measure covers physical and online betting, including platforms based abroad. The report discusses first lady Rosângela da Silva’s involvement in prior debate but does not establish that she made the decision.
The prohibition covers betting activity across Brazil, including online services operated from abroad.