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Rio assembly debate leaves sports betting advertising ban proposal off the agenda

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Rio de Janeiro’s Legislative Assembly debated a proposal to prohibit betting advertising and sponsorship in sports in the state on 20 March. The bill, introduced by Rodrigo Amorim, would restrict advertising on uniforms, equipment and other media, as well as athletes’ images in betting campaigns; after amendments, lawmakers withdrew it from the session agenda.

The proposal could restrict betting companies’ advertising and sponsorship across sports in Rio de Janeiro if it advances.

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Rio Grande do Sul enacts advertising restrictions for sports betting platforms

Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite signed Law 16.508 on 24 April, setting restrictions on advertising and sponsorship by fixed-odds betting platforms; the law was published in the state’s official gazette on 27 April. It requires prominent warning messages and prohibits content aimed at under-18s, including the use of mascots and fictional characters; the source text also says live broadcasts cannot include odds or promotional bonuses.

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