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Ohio candidate Amy Acton supports online casino legalisation with safeguards

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Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton said she would consider expanding online casinos if elected, describing gambling as a possible source of revenue for public services. She called for stronger regulation, protections for young people and limits on predatory advertising, but has not set out a specific legislative proposal.

Acton’s position could inform future debate over online casino legislation and safeguards in Ohio.

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Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is considering the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which temporarily suspended the regulated fixed-odds betting market. At a 3 November hearing, Justice Luiz Fux raised questions about legal certainty, non-retroactivity and the measure’s constitutional basis; the source says the court may consider how a ruling affects companies already approved. A separate appellate ruling granted temporary relief to CDA Gaming, though the source text ends before detailing its effect.

Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a hearing on November 3, and 36 associations attended to debate Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394/2026. Under that measure, Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market was put on temporary hold.

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