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Lula’s campaign allies disagree over immediate online betting ban

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign leadership was divided over a proposed immediate ban on online betting, according to the report. PT president Edinho Silva favoured legislation through Congress or a delayed start, while Social Communication Secretariat head Sidônio Palmeira supported immediate restrictions; Lula was due to announce the provisional measure on 25 September.

The dispute leaves operators uncertain about whether any restrictions would start immediately or after a transition period.

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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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