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MPTCU asks TCU to investigate public impacts of fixed-odds betting

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Brazil’s MPTCU submitted a representation asking the TCU to examine the effects of fixed-odds betting on public spending, household income and debt, tax revenue and other areas. Subprosecutor-general Lucas Rocha Furtado said the review should consider health and social-assistance costs, anti-money-laundering measures, fraud and state oversight of betting platforms.

A TCU investigation could examine the public-sector and regulatory consequences of Brazil’s betting market.

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Brazilian lawmakers launch pact seeking ban on fixed-odds betting

A cross-party parliamentary health group launched the “Health Is Not a Bet” pact in Brazil on 10 November, with participants backing approval of MP 1.394/2026, which would prohibit fixed-odds betting. The IEPS dossier presented at the event cites an international marketing figure from 2021; Brazilian GGR data for 2025 put television advertising and Série A sponsorships together at about 6.8% of GGR.

Brazil's cross-party parliamentary group for mental health promotion launched the Health Is Not a Bet pact, with participants backing a proposed ban on fixed-odds betting. They called for a joint committee to be established and for MP 1.394/2026 to be approved.

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