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Rio Grande do Sul betting-ad law faces planned court challenges

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Abert said it plans to challenge Rio Grande do Sul’s new law restricting sports betting advertising, which is due to take effect within days. The state measure requires prominent risk warnings, bars advertising during live broadcasts and limits broadcast and streaming ads to 21:00–06:00; the IBJR argued the restrictions could weaken the regulated market.

A legal challenge could test the state’s authority to impose advertising rules on the betting sector.

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

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.

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