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Paulo Pimenta proposes banning online casinos while preserving sports betting in Brazil

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Brazilian lower-house government leader Paulo Pimenta introduced a bill to prohibit online casinos and instant-outcome digital gambling platforms, while leaving sports betting on real events permitted. The proposal would also restrict advertising and promotional incentives and penalise companies operating the services unlawfully; it has been presented to Congress, with no further legislative stage stated.

The proposal could prohibit online casino offerings while leaving sports betting outside its scope.

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