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Brazilian clubs face sponsorship risk from proposed online casino restrictions

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Brazil’s federal government is considering a provisional measure to restrict or prohibit online casino operations, according to a report. The report says betting companies account for more than R$1bn in football sponsorships in 2026 and that the National Association of Games and Lotteries advised members to review advertising and sponsorship contracts as a precaution.

Clubs and suppliers may need to review sponsorship agreements as Brazil considers restrictions on online casino operations.

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Brazil minister admits betting sponsorship ban hit football clubs' finances

Reportedly, Brazil's secretary-general of the presidency, Guilherme Boulos, acknowledged that the suspension of fixed-odds betting sponsorships under Medida Provisoria nº 1.394/2026 affected club financing. The government plans a permanent working group with four ministries and organised fan groups; betting firms supplied about R$1.1bn (US$217m), 34% of the top 20 clubs' marketing revenue in 2025.

Brazil's secretary-general of the presidency, Guilherme Boulos, acknowledged at a meeting with representatives of 35 organised fan groups in São Paulo that the abrupt suspension of fixed-odds betting sponsorships under Medida Provisoria nº 1.394/2026 created a real problem for the financing of Brazilian clubs. The meeting lasted more than two hours. The government committed to creating a permanent working group in the coming weeks.

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