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Brazilian betting secretary describes fixed-odds betting as state-granted public service

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Brazilian Prizes and Betting Secretary Regis Dudena said fixed-odds betting is a public service granted by the state, not a privately operated free-market activity. Speaking at an event in Belo Horizonte, he said authorities may refuse or revoke authorisations over concerns about operator integrity or the public interest, and described operators as responsible for protecting customers.

Dudena’s position sets out the government’s stated basis for authorisation decisions and operator duties in Brazil.

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Brazilian lawmakers launch pact seeking ban on fixed-odds betting

A cross-party parliamentary health group launched the “Health Is Not a Bet” pact in Brazil on 10 November, with participants backing approval of MP 1.394/2026, which would prohibit fixed-odds betting. The IEPS dossier presented at the event cites an international marketing figure from 2021; Brazilian GGR data for 2025 put television advertising and Série A sponsorships together at about 6.8% of GGR.

Brazil's cross-party parliamentary group for mental health promotion launched the Health Is Not a Bet pact, with participants backing a proposed ban on fixed-odds betting. They called for a joint committee to be established and for MP 1.394/2026 to be approved.

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