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Datafolha survey finds 78% of Brazilians favour betting prohibition

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A Datafolha survey in Brazil found that 78% of respondents supported prohibiting online casinos and betting, while 18% opposed a ban and 4% gave no opinion. Datafolha surveyed 2,506 people across 152 municipalities from 28 August to 1 September, shortly after the government announced a provisional measure; the findings also showed 18% had personal or household exposure to online betting.

The findings give operators and policymakers a measure of public support immediately after the policy announcement.

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Datafolha poll finds 78% support Brazil betting ban

A Datafolha poll published on 1 October found that 78% of Brazilians supported the ban on betting and online casinos, according to the survey findings reported in the report. The poll also found that 81% said neither they nor anyone in their household had bet before the ban; the report notes that the survey did not ask where bets were placed.

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