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Brazil’s TCU closes complaint over alleged irregularities in online betting CPF use

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Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) closed a complaint about alleged irregular use of CPFs in online betting, deciding on 8 April that it would not proceed. The court said the complaint showed no evidence of Banco Central oversight failures or potential effects on federal public policies, and that private companies cited were outside its jurisdiction.

The decision clarifies that the TCU will not proceed with this complaint or assess the cited private companies.

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ANJL warns Brazil betting ban could strengthen illegal market

Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) warned that abruptly banning regulated sports betting could push more activity into the illegal market. Citing estimates attributed to the Federal Court of Accounts, the association said illegal betting accounts for 41% to 51% of bets and could generate up to R$40 billion annually; it also argued that a sudden reversal could deter investors.

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