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Brazilian lawmakers seek rules for R$767 million betting revenue distribution

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Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Sports Committee is seeking a solution to the stalled distribution of R$767 million from sports betting revenue to athletes, clubs and federations. The betting-industry association said the funds are held pending rules on allocation; stakeholders disagree over whether the money is public or private and how it should be divided.

Allocation rules would determine how operators’ betting revenue is distributed among sports stakeholders.

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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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