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Brazilian lawmaker proposes banning fixed-odds betting nationwide

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Brazilian deputy Pedro Uczai proposed bill PL-1808/2026 to prohibit fixed-odds betting across the country. The proposal would repeal provisions underpinning the market, while the National Association of Games and Lotteries opposed a ban on regulated betting. The report says 79 licensed companies generated R$37bn in gross gaming revenue in their first full year.

The proposed ban could repeal provisions underpinning Brazil’s betting market, which licensed companies oppose.

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Brazilian government announces nationwide ban on fixed-odds betting

Brazil's government announced a provisional measure on 25 September to prohibit fixed-odds betting, its offer and intermediation, and related advertising nationwide. The report reports that Finance Minister Dario Durigan cited more than R$ 60 billion flowing to betting companies, while available regulated-market gross gaming revenue figures totalled R$ 56.97 billion through the first half of 2026.

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