Flamengo supporters oppose Brazil proposal to prohibit sports betting
Eight organised Flamengo supporters' groups issued a joint statement opposing Brazil's proposed ban on fixed-odds betting under Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 and calling for public debate. They argued that 15 of the 20 Série A clubs have lawful ties to regulated betting companies, while recognising gambling-related harms and saying their statement was not an endorsement of betting companies.
The groups' position highlights concerns about the proposed ban's potential effects on football clubs with betting-company ties.