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Quaest poll puts bets and social media at 7% as source of hope nationwide

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A Quaest poll found that 16% of respondents who were optimistic about Brazil's future cited regulation of betting and social media as a source of hope under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. That group represented 44% of respondents, making the combined issue about 7% of the full sample; the poll did not separate betting from social-media regulation. The survey interviewed 2,004 people from 30 October to 2 November.

The poll measures views on regulation, not support for the government's betting prohibition.

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Brazil court hearing examines online betting ban as Congress review remains pending

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court held a public hearing on Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which would prohibit online betting in Brazil, according to the report. ABERT representative Gustavo Binenbojm challenged the measure’s constitutional basis and effects on advertising, saying campaigns were withdrawn and sponsorship contracts ended within 10 days. Congress still has to examine the measure.

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court held a public hearing on Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which would prohibit online betting in Brazil, according to the report. The measure still has to be examined by the National Congress.

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