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Flamengo urges Brazil to retain regulated betting market

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Flamengo issued a statement on 22 September on behalf of Brazilian football, calling on the federal government to combat illegal betting and maintain the regulated market. The statement warned that abrupt rule changes could put sponsorship contracts and clubs’ financial commitments at risk amid discussion of a possible provisional measure.

Flamengo warns abrupt rule changes could put football clubs’ sponsorship contracts and financial commitments at risk.

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Brazilian government measure bars betting firms, putting club sponsorship revenue at risk

Brazil’s Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 prohibits sports betting companies, reportedly putting football clubs’ sponsorship income at risk. The report says betting firms account for 34% of Série A clubs’ marketing revenue and sponsor 14 of the league’s 20 teams; Botafogo’s contract with a betting company provides R$50 million annually. Clubs are seeking replacement sponsors while awaiting possible action by Congress or the Supreme Federal Court.

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