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Galicia presents 2026–2030 plan on addictive behaviours, including gambling

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Galicia's health department presented its 2026–2030 Plan for the Prevention of Addictive Behaviours, which includes measures affecting gambling, according to a press report. The report says the plan proposes tighter advertising restrictions, tougher sanctions and expanded inspections, while citing official survey figures of 37.0% adult participation in land-based gambling in 2024 and 5.4% online participation.

The proposed restrictions and inspections could affect gambling operators serving Galicia.

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Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is considering the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which temporarily suspended the regulated fixed-odds betting market. At a 3 November hearing, Justice Luiz Fux raised questions about legal certainty, non-retroactivity and the measure’s constitutional basis; the source says the court may consider how a ruling affects companies already approved. A separate appellate ruling granted temporary relief to CDA Gaming, though the source text ends before detailing its effect.

Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a hearing on November 3, and 36 associations attended to debate Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394/2026. Under that measure, Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market was put on temporary hold.

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