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Brazilian government and betting firms urge Google and Apple to distribute betting apps

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Brazil’s Finance Ministry and betting companies are urging Google and Apple to allow authorised betting apps in their stores, arguing that official distribution could help combat illegal betting and fraud. The ministry said it had shared this regulatory position with the platforms; Google said it removes adverts that breach its policies, while Apple did not respond to the questions described in the report.

App-store distribution policy could affect how authorised betting operators reach users in Brazil.

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Brazil asks Google and Apple to explain unauthorised betting apps

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has formally asked Google and Apple to explain why unauthorised betting apps are available in their app stores. The ministry requested details on app-distribution policies, regulatory authorisation checks, age controls and a list of gaming-related apps available in Brazil; it said the notices do not impose immediate sanctions.

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