Brazilian television networks have reportedly stepped up lobbying in Brasília against possible limits on regulated betting. Globo, SBT and Band have links with betting companies, while football organisations warned that restrictions could affect sponsorship agreements and push consumers towards illegal platforms.
Restrictions could affect broadcasters’ betting partnerships and clubs’ sponsorship contracts in Brazil.
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Globo is preparing a new internal manual on betting advertising after viewers complained about promotions during the 2026 World Cup, reportedly with criticism focused on CazéTV. The proposed rules under review include restricting presenter endorsements and betting-related content in reality shows; Globo said its advertising follows Brazilian law and regulatory requirements. Conar opened a case concerning CazéTV, while Senacon began a procedure examining broadcasts by Globo, SBT and N Sports.
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice is investigating CazéTV, Globo and SBT over suspected abusive betting advertising during prime-time World Cup broadcasts. Separately, a Klavi survey found 34.8% of Brazilians had placed bets since the tournament began, compared with 11% in May; it covered transfers to legal betting sites and a sample of 1.2 million people.
Band suspended its Saudi football league broadcast contract after losing the betting sponsor that had helped fund the package, according to media reports. The deal covered more than 70 matches across free-to-air television and BandSports; X Sports now carries the competition on free-to-air television, while SporTV's contract runs until 2028.
Band suspended its Saudi league broadcast contract, which attributed the decision to a betting sponsorship loss following Brazil’s ban on betting houses. The package covered more than 70 matches across free-to-air television and BandSports. X Sports will carry the league exclusively on free-to-air television, while SporTV and Canal Goat retain their contracts.
Band has suspended its contract to broadcast the Saudi Pro League, ending the broadcaster's coverage of the only foreign league it showed on free-to-air television. The decision was reported and attributed to the loss of betting sponsorship after Brazil's ban on betting houses, according to the report.
DraftKings and FanDuel each contributed $10.4 million to a Nebraska campaign supporting two ballot measures to legalise mobile sports betting, according to the report. Voters are due to decide on the measures on 3 November; approval of both would allow mobile sportsbooks to partner with licensed racetrack casinos.
Sportsbook giants DraftKings and FanDuel have each committed $10.4 million to the push to bring mobile sports betting to Nebraska. The statewide vote takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.