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Italian MP asks government to address betting-related threats against tennis players

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Italian MP Ambrosi questioned the government about threats and intimidation linked to betting against Italian tennis players and their families. The parliamentary question asks about athlete protections, support services, tournament security and possible restrictions on live betting; it cites about 8,000 abusive or threatening posts targeting 458 players in 2024, with 40% reportedly connected to betting.

The questions put athlete safety and possible live-betting restrictions before the Italian government.

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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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