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Brazilian government urges support for online betting ban pending Congress review

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Brazil’s government used Instagram to urge citizens to contact Congress in support of continuing the online betting ban, which remains subject to parliamentary approval. The government wants the measure approved before 20 December, while lawmakers still need to form a committee to consider the text and 94 amendments. The Supreme Federal Court has scheduled a public hearing for 3 November; ANJL and IBJR challenge the measure, while the Attorney General’s Office supports its constitutionality.

The parliamentary decision could determine whether licensed betting operators can continue serving Brazil’s market.

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