Lula prepares measure to restrict or end online betting in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva prepared to announce a provisional measure on online betting on 25 September, with the report describing options to end or restrict the sector. It said Lula had favoured an immediate prohibition, while PT president Edinho Silva argued for a legislative route or transition period; communications minister Sidônio Palmeira supported an immediate halt.
Operators and football clubs face uncertainty over whether any proposed restrictions would take effect immediately or include a transition.