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Brazilian congressional committee schedules hearing on illegal betting market

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A Brazilian congressional external committee will hold a public hearing on illegal online betting on 11 August, following a request by deputy Julio Lopes. The hearing will examine differing estimates: the federal government says up to 70% of bets are in the regulated market, while industry groups estimate illegal platforms account for about half of market activity.

The hearing will scrutinise competing estimates that inform debate on enforcement against illegal betting platforms.

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Brazilian committee approves hearing on betting oversight and Blaze case

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Finance and Taxation Committee approved a request on 5 November 2026 for a public hearing on online betting taxes, financial controls and the reported Willer Tomaz–Blaze case. The request invites government and financial authorities to discuss oversight; the hearing date has not been set, and the request says it does not prejudge wrongdoing or responsibility.

The Finance and Taxation Committee (CFT) of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a request from deputy Hildo Rocha (MDB-MA) for a public hearing on Wednesday. The hearing does not yet have a date.

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