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Ipespe finds betting ban influenced 5% of first-round voters in Brazil

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An Ipespe/Abrapel survey published on 10 October found that 5% of voters cited the proposed online betting ban as the issue they considered most when choosing a first-round vote. The share was 10% among Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva voters; Ipespe surveyed 1,500 voters from 6 to 8 October and reported a 2.6-point margin of error.

The results indicate that views on online betting may influence voting considerations, particularly among Lula supporters.

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Datafolha finds 7% of Brazilian voters bet online

A Datafolha survey conducted on 20 and 21 May 2026 found that 7% of Brazilian voters aged 18 or older currently bet online or play online casino games. The share was unchanged from November 2024; 35% of current or former bettors said they had previously compromised their finances to bet, down from 44%, according to the survey.

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