Lula plans one-year betting restriction for Novo Desenrola Brasil participants
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on 30 April that people joining Novo Desenrola Brasil would be blocked from licensed online betting platforms for one year. The debt renegotiation programme was expected to launch on 4 May, according to the announcement; industry stakeholders warned the restriction could direct affected users to illegal platforms.
Licensed operators may need to prevent programme participants from accessing their betting platforms if the announced restriction takes effect.