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Brazilian government requires warnings on sports betting advertisements

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Brazil’s federal government brought new rules for sports betting website advertising into force this week, requiring advertisements to display one of three warnings set by the Ministry of Finance. The notices say betting can cause financial loss, may lead to addiction, or is not an investment. The rules were discussed on a Câmara dos Deputados programme alongside differing views on further restrictions.

Sports betting advertisers must update their materials to include one of the government’s prescribed warnings.

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Brazil finance ministry plans risk warnings in betting advertisements

Brazil’s Finance Ministry plans to require betting advertisements to include warnings about gambling risks, reportedly through a provisional measure. The reported rule could take effect during the second phase of the World Cup, which began on 28 June. The proposal follows criticism of betting adverts during CazéTV broadcasts; the source reports that Senacon opened an investigation into the channel’s conduct.

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