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Brazilian candidates campaign on tougher betting restrictions

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Brazilian presidential and state candidates are advancing proposals on sports betting during the 2026 election campaign, according to the report. Their positions range from tighter regulation and higher taxes to closing betting operators, while restrictions on betting advertising in public spaces have also spread among states and municipalities. The report says Lula called for ending betting during an event in Florianópolis on 21 September.

Proposals could change betting rules, advertising restrictions and market access across Brazil.

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Brazil’s fixed-odds betting authorisations expire as sector loses political support

Brazil’s 85 federal fixed-odds betting authorisations expired on 25 October under Provisional Measure 1,394, which set them to end after 30 days. The article says nearly 190 brands had already switched off their sites in early October; operators received no refund of the R$30 million paid for each five-year licence.

Brazil's 85 federal fixed-odds betting authorisations expired on 25 October, according to the source. Provisional Measure 1,394 of 25 September had set them to end after 30 days. The operators paid BRL30m for each five-year licence and the source states the payments were not refunded. Nearly 190 brands had already switched off their sites in the first days of October.

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