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Helio Lopes proposes gambling-harm measures in Brazilian bill

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Brazilian federal deputy Helio Lopes introduced Bill 3,091/2026, proposing changes to the mental health certification law. The bill would create a special certificate for betting companies that adopt responsible-gambling practices, including self-exclusion, risk alerts and user-set limits. If approved, the executive would have 180 days to issue rules, followed by up to 360 days for companies to implement the measures.

If approved, the bill could require betting companies to adopt self-exclusion, risk alerts and user-set limits.

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Austria proposes online gambling concessions and blocking measures in reform bill

Austria submitted a draft law on online gambling and telecommunications to the European Commission under notification 2026/0415/AT. Malta issued a detailed opinion, extending the standstill period to 7 December 2026; Austria cannot finally adopt the affected provisions during that period.

The ordinary standstill period for Austria's notification 2026/0415/AT to the European Commission ends on 5 November 2026. The notification carries a draft federal law amending Austria's gambling legislation and the Telecommunications Act 2021.

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