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Brazilian presidential candidates propose tighter controls on online sports betting

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Brazilian presidential candidates have proposed measures ranging from a full ban to higher taxes and advertising restrictions, according to a media report on their positions in the 2026 campaign. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said his team was assessing restrictions, while Romeu Zema said a ban would be his first act as president; Flávio Bolsonaro's programme proposes barring social-benefit funds from betting.

Operators face proposals that could restrict betting, advertising or customer funding if adopted.

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Unecs plans to urge Brazil’s presidential candidates to monitor betting impact

Brazil’s National Union of Commerce and Services Entities (Unecs) plans to deliver proposals to presidential candidates on 18 August, including permanent monitoring of online betting’s effects on household consumption and services, according to the report. Unecs president Leonardo Miguel Severini said the group was concerned that betting expenditure could reduce consumer spending and affect commerce and services.

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