Lula government reportedly plans online gambling decree for mid-May
Brazil’s government is reportedly preparing a presidential decree on online gambling for mid-May, with measures under consideration including restrictions on betting by people in a public-debt refinancing programme and action against misleading gambling advertising. The reported plans follow a bill introduced by the Workers’ Party seeking to repeal the 2023 Betting Law and prohibit betting nationwide; two industry associations oppose a ban, warning it would strengthen the illegal market.
A decree could introduce restrictions on eligible bettors and gambling advertising in Brazil, while a separate bill proposes a nationwide ban.