Lula calls for government action against online casinos in Brazil

An analysis by Magno José argues that Brazil should revisit the measure interrupting authorised betting companies’ operations after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election. The columnist says the decision warrants renewed dialogue with licensed operators and industry bodies, and discusses possible challenges before the Supreme Federal Court and Congress. He also warns that bettors could move to unauthorised platforms.

Brazil's betting market has entered a new political scenario after voters returned Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the presidency, yet the challenges accumulated in recent weeks remain unresolved, according to an analysis by Magno José, editor of BNLData, published on Sunday 25 October. In the column, José maintains that Lula's electoral victory does not do away with the need to reconsider the decision to ban sports betting. The author's view is that the measure went ahead without adequate dialogue with licensed companies or with organisations that represent the sector.