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Brazilian Finance Ministry orders suspension of betting ads breaching rules

Enforcement & compliance

Brazil’s Finance Ministry said it asked two media outlets and four betting operators to explain advertising that may have breached regulations. The ministry said authorities also ordered immediate suspension of any adverts found to violate current rules, as politicians called for tighter controls and the government prepared further measures.

Operators and media groups face requests for explanations and possible immediate ad suspensions under Brazil’s current rules.

Earlier fines and penalties by SPA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedBrazilian decree allows freezing funds linked to illegal bettingNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazil expands action against irregular betting platforms used by 25.2 millionNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazil decree enables freezes of accounts linked to illegal bettingNot stated
Not namedBRL 50,000,000,000Brazil launches investigation into 37 illegal betting companies over R$50bnNot stated
Not namedNot statedMPRN launches Conto da Sorte probe into illegal betting across three Brazilian statesNot stated

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