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Rio Grande do Sul assembly defends sports betting advertising restrictions in court

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The Rio Grande do Sul Legislative Assembly defended State Law 16.508/2026 in proceedings before Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, following a constitutional challenge by the National Association of Games and Lotteries. The law restricts sports betting advertising in the state; the assembly argues that states can legislate on public health, consumer protection and child protection. The state’s attorney general separately asked the court to dismiss the case or uphold the law.

The court’s decision could determine whether state-level advertising restrictions apply to betting operators in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Abratel seeks to join Brazil Supreme Court case over Rio Grande do Sul betting ads

Brazil’s Association of Radio and Television (Abratel) asked the Supreme Federal Court on 21 August to join as an amicus curiae in a case challenging Rio Grande do Sul’s restrictions on sports-betting advertising. The state law bars betting advertisements on television, streaming, video-on-demand services and radio from 6am to 9pm; the underlying challenge was brought by the National Association of Games and Lotteries.

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