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Labsul urges rejection of Brazilian bill to ban betting advertising

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A technical-legal opinion from Brazil's Labsul opposed a bill that would prohibit advertising and promotion of fixed-odds betting nationwide, arguing that the proposed ban would violate the Constitution and benefit clandestine operators. The Senate Science and Technology Committee approved the bill on 3 February, and it is due for review by the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee.

The bill's next Senate review will determine whether the proposed nationwide advertising ban progresses.

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Brazil betting operators protest online betting ban through football advertising

Licensed operators linked to ANJL and IBJR displayed protest messages at Brazilian top-flight football matches after Provisional Measure 1,394 banned online betting. They warned the ban could push bettors towards illegal operators and disrupt sponsorships and investment planning in sport.

Licensed betting companies displayed protest messages on advertising hoardings at Brazilian top-flight football matches, in a joint action against Provisional Measure 1,394, which banned online betting in Brazil. Companies associated with the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) gave up space on the boards around the pitch during matches on Friday and Saturday. The signs read "To prohibit is not to protect" and "The ban doesn't end gambling".

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