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Lula proposal would create prison penalties for illegal betting activity

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A proposal expected to be announced by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 25 September would create criminal offences covering illegal betting operations and related activity, according to the report. The described penalties include prison terms of up to six years and fines, with provisions covering promotion, bettor recruitment, personal data and payment processing.

Operators, advertisers and payment providers could face criminal liability under the reported proposal.

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Brazil's TSE admits Novo case over 2026 Lula-Alckmin election campaign

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court admitted a case brought by the Novo party alleging political and economic abuse by the Lula-Alckmin presidential ticket in the 2026 election. The case cites Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which banned fixed-odds betting platforms, but the decision only opens proceedings and does not rule on the allegations; the case will proceed to the court's plenary after evidence is considered and the electoral prosecutor responds.

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has admitted a case brought by the Novo party, which accuses the ticket of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Geraldo Alckmin of abuse of political and economic power in the 2026 presidential elections. The decision was taken by Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva, the electoral justice inspector-general and a minister. It only opens the proceedings and does not rule on the merits of the request.

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