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Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Lula's betting ban ahead of Brazil election

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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro criticised President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's provisional measure banning online betting in Brazil, in a social media statement on 25 September. Bolsonaro said the government had regulated and taxed the sector before proposing a ban, and claimed it had collected around R$20 billion in tax revenue from it during Lula's four years in office.

The criticism adds political pressure to debate over the proposed ban and the future of licensed betting operators in Brazil.

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Lula to raise betting issue against Flávio Bolsonaro in runoff debate

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to use betting as a theme in the next debate with Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of the 25 October runoff. Allies want Lula to press Bolsonaro for a commitment on bets and to cite lawyer Willer Tomaz, who has betting investments and, according to the Federal Police, paid for the senator's flights. Lula signed MP 1.394/2026 on 25 September banning fixed-odds betting and online casinos.

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to make betting a theme in his next debate with Flávio Bolsonaro, a week before the 25 October runoff, according to Folha de S.Paulo. Allies of the president assess that he will use the betting issue to try to obtain a commitment from his opponent, the report said.

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