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Kenyan lobby groups ask court to restrict gambling adverts during watershed hours

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Three lobby groups filed a public-interest case against the Kenyan government over gambling promotions broadcast between 5am and 10pm, according to media reports. The groups allege that authorities failed to prevent broadcasts during those hours and asked the Milimani High Court to bar gambling programmes and adverts while it considers the petition. They also seek restrictions on certain broadcaster and gaming licences.

The petition could affect gambling advertising and licensing if the court grants the requested interim measures.

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Brazil betting associations ask Supreme Court to suspend provisional measure

ANJL, IBJR and Anseja asked Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court on 3 November to suspend Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 until Congress votes on it or the court rules on its merits. The associations said operators had each paid BRL30 million for five-year licences and warned that the measure could leave those fees unrecoverable; Anseja estimated potentially affected tax revenue at BRL12.7 billion or more.

Brazil's main betting sector associations have asked the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to suspend Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 until Congress rules on its content or the court decides the merits. The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) and Anseja presented their arguments to the court on 3 November, at a hearing where they questioned the legal certainty and economic consequences of the decision. The hearing ended without Justice Luiz Fux issuing a ruling or granting the requested interim suspension. No date was set to decide the merits, so the measure remains in force.

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