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Brazilian lawmakers seek rules for distributing R$767 million in betting funds

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Brazil’s Chamber Sports Committee is seeking a solution to the stalled distribution of R$767 million in sports-betting proceeds earmarked for athletes, clubs and federations. Betting companies and sports representatives disagree on whether the funds are private or public, while the source says the law does not specify how they should be divided.

The unresolved distribution rules leave R$767 million intended for athletes, clubs and federations awaiting allocation.

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Texas representative proposes referendum on casinos and sports betting

Texas representative Charlie Geren filed a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would let voters decide on casino gaming and sports betting on 2 November 2027. The proposal would limit casino gaming to physical premises, cap the state at 10 casinos and set a maximum tax rate of 15% of gross gaming revenue; online casino gaming is excluded.

Texas state representative Charlie Geren has filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would put casino gaming and sports betting to a statewide vote on 2 November 2027 if passed.

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