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Brazilian interministerial group publishes problem-gambling action plan

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Brazil’s Interministerial Working Group on Mental Health and the Prevention and Reduction of Harm from Problem Gambling released its final report on 29 September, setting out measures linked to fixed-odds betting. The plan includes prevention, harm reduction and support, with a centralised self-exclusion platform among the actions expected to be developed in 2025.

The planned centralised platform could let bettors block registration across SPA-authorised betting sites through one request.

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Ireland sets gambling risk assessment and 30-point action plan

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