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Brazilian lawmakers propose changes to online betting ban

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Brazil’s provisional measure banning online betting received almost 60 proposed amendments in Congress, with at least 11 seeking to retain sports betting, according to reports. Proposals include allowing existing football sponsorship contracts to continue for up to two years or until the end of a sports season. The amendments remain under legislative review and have not changed the measure, which took effect on 25 September 2026.

Operators and clubs face possible changes to the ban’s scope and the treatment of existing sponsorship agreements.

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Flamengo supporters' groups criticise Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban

Eight Flamengo supporters' groups criticised Brazil's provisional measure banning the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting, according to their joint statement. They argued that the restriction could affect football clubs' finances and called for public discussion; the report said Flamengo and Fluminense are seeking legal avenues to challenge it.

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