SectorWire
SearchGet the daily briefing
Menu

Portugal launches campaign against illegal gambling and plans legislation

Regulation

Portugal launched a public awareness campaign against illegal gambling, promoted by the Directorate-General for Consumer Affairs, ASAE and SRIJ, with Minister of Economy Manuel Castro Almeida calling for coordinated action against unauthorised operators. The government also plans to introduce legislation this summer to update existing rules, while the DGC and Judicial Police signed a cooperation protocol.

The planned legal changes and stronger agency cooperation could increase enforcement pressure on unlicensed operators.

Request a correction

Keep reading

Regulation

Brazilian betting groups campaign against prohibition with football clubs

Reportedly, São Paulo and Flamengo are using shirts to protest Brazil's betting prohibition. IBJR and ANJL are leading a campaign addressing illegal betting and risks to bettors.

São Paulo and Flamengo will display the phrase "Proibir não é proteger" on their shirts during the 31st round of the Brasileirão on 17 October, in matches against Vasco and Bahia respectively, as part of a campaign against Brazil's betting prohibition. The action is organised by the Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável (IBJR) and the Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL), according to a report.

Continue reading