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Gaming bill faces bribery allegations in the Dominican Republic

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Representatives of Fundación Primero Justicia and betting-shop owners alleged that money was being offered to legislators to secure approval of a proposed gambling bill in the Dominican Republic. Miguel Surún Hernández asked the attorney general's office to investigate; the proposal, approved by the Chamber of Deputies, is due to return to the Senate for review. The allegations remain unverified in the report.

The proposed bill and bribery allegations could affect the rules governing betting shops if lawmakers advance it.

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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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