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Pernambuco enacts gambling addiction policy requiring risk warnings on betting platforms

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Pernambuco enacted Law No. 18,954/2025 to establish a state policy addressing addiction to sports betting, casinos and betting. The law calls for prevention campaigns, monitoring of abusive practices and consumer support, and requires betting apps and websites to display clear warnings about addiction risks and potential financial and emotional harm.

Betting platforms in Pernambuco must provide clear risk warnings, while the state policy sets prevention and support duties.

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