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IBJR opposes Lula’s proposed nationwide online gambling ban in Brazil

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The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gambling (IBJR) has argued against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s calls to shut down online gambling and sports betting nationwide. The institute cited research estimating that about 51% of betting activity takes place outside regulated channels, equivalent to roughly R$40bn a year; Lula acknowledged that Congress would need to act on a ban.

A nationwide ban could reshape Brazil’s market, but Congress would need to act.

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ANJL and IBJR ask Fux to suspend Brazil betting ban measure

Brazil’s ANJL and IBJR filed an urgent petition on 6 October asking Justice Luiz Fux to suspend Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 until a public hearing requested by the government. If suspension is denied, they seek a transition to the prohibition from 31 December 2026, with authorised operations continuing until then and the measure’s deadlines starting on 1 January 2027.

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