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Brazilian Senate committee advances bill proposing a betting advertising ban

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Brazil’s Senate Science and Technology Committee approved a bill proposing a ban on betting advertising, which remains at an early stage of the legislative process. In an interview, Casa de Apostas legal chief Joberto Porto argued that the committee vote should not be treated as a final policy decision and said the proposal needs broader legal scrutiny.

A proposed advertising ban could affect betting operators’ marketing, but the bill has not completed its legislative process.

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Brazilian Chamber sports committee debates online betting advertising

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Sports Committee heard concerns on 8 July from researchers, health professionals and others about online betting and casino advertising. Deputy finance ministry secretary Fabio Macorin said controlling advertising remained a major challenge and noted that existing rules prohibit ads that pressure consumers to bet immediately or present gambling as a solution to financial problems.

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