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Piemonte coalition divides over possible changes to gambling law

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Piemonte’s governing coalition has differing views on whether to revise the region’s gambling law, reportedly. Fratelli d’Italia’s Maurizio Marrone said he was open to considering changes, while Lega’s Fabrizio Ricca reportedly opposed reopening the law now. Opposition groups have proposed restoring the 2016 framework, including a 500-metre distance rule.

The debate could affect rules for gambling venues and the treatment of operators’ existing investments in Piemonte.

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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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