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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court pauses review of state lottery restrictions

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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court paused its review on 10 April of rules restricting one economic group from operating lottery services in multiple states and limiting state-lottery advertising to residents of each state. Five justices had voted to find both provisions unconstitutional before Justice Cármen Lúcia requested more time to review the case; the merits hearing had been due to end on 11 April.

The eventual ruling could determine whether lottery operators can bid across multiple states and advertise beyond their own state.

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