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Brazil's prosecutor-general renews challenge to online betting laws at Supreme Court

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Brazilian Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet asked the Supreme Federal Court to suspend provisions governing online betting, arguing that they do not adequately protect users and breach constitutional rights. The petition forms part of a case challenging the rules; Justice Luiz Fux has not ruled on the separate request for an injunction in Gonet’s broader action.

A suspension could affect the legal framework for online betting in Brazil.

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ANJL survey says 45% of social-benefit recipients may shift to illegal betting

A survey commissioned by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) found that 45% of social-benefit recipients surveyed said they would move to illegal betting if barred from using betting platforms, the association said. Cruz Consulting conducted the poll among beneficiaries from 15 to 18 October; the government measure was due to take effect on the first of the following month.

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