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Brazilian betting associations consider legal action over proposed restrictions

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Associations representing Brazil’s betting sector were considering legal action if a proposed federal measure harmed existing investments or caused mass layoffs, according to the report published on 23 September. The government was weighing tighter advertising rules and restrictions on online casinos, but the measure’s final form had not been settled.

Possible legal challenges and restrictions could affect betting companies’ investments and operations in Brazil.

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Lula omits online betting ban from post-election remarks in Brazil

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