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Lula blames Bolsonaro government for Brazil’s online betting expansion

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva blamed the previous government for the growth of online gambling platforms during a visit to Rio Grande on 20 January. Lula said the government would need to regulate the sector; the source also notes that fixed-odds sports betting was approved in 2018 and the market was regulated under a 2023 law.

Lula’s comments signal continued political attention to regulation and taxation of Brazil’s betting market.

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Quaest poll finds 72% back Brazil betting ban, while Bolsonaro leads Lula

A Quaest poll published on Wednesday found that 72% of respondents approved banning sports betting and online casino sites in Brazil. Flávio Bolsonaro had 46% of voting intentions against Lula’s 44%, while government disapproval stood at 48% and approval at 45%. The poll asked about the ban without explaining its practical consequences, and MP 1.394 still depends on Congress.

A Quaest poll published on 14 October found that 72% of respondents approved banning sports betting sites and online casinos in Brazil, according to the polling figures. Of that total, 64% said they knew of the proposal and approved it, while a further 8% considered it a good idea once told about it. The question did not explain what the ban would mean in practice.

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