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Flamengo supporters' groups criticise Brazil's fixed-odds betting ban

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Eight Flamengo supporters' groups criticised Brazil's provisional measure banning the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting, according to their joint statement. They argued that the restriction could affect football clubs' finances and called for public discussion; the report said Flamengo and Fluminense are seeking legal avenues to challenge it.

The ban may affect clubs' betting sponsorship arrangements, including those involving Flamengo and Fluminense.

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Brazilian government prioritises fixed-odds betting ban bill for 2026

Brazilian institutional relations minister José Guimarães said on 27 October that the government wants Congress to approve a provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting by 20 December. The measure, MP 1.394/2026, had not begun consideration by its joint committee, which had no chair or rapporteur; it is due to block the agenda of the relevant chamber from 9 November.

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