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São Paulo council reviews betting ad restrictions after R$422m outdoor spend

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São Paulo's City Council is reviewing proposals to restrict betting advertising in public spaces. Sports betting and online gaming companies spent R$422 million on outdoor advertising in the city from January 2025 to June 2026, according to the report. The proposed rules include a R$50 fine per infraction; the ANJL opposes the restrictions.

The proposal could restrict operators’ advertising placements and expose them to fines and licence suspensions.

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São Paulo court orders Apple to tighten age checks for casino apps

The Court of Justice of São Paulo ordered Apple to strengthen App Store age controls in Brazil to prevent minors from downloading certain casino-mechanics apps and making in-app purchases. The urgent order initially covers Casino Roulette: Roulettist; Apple has five days to block downloads by users identified as minors and must introduce age verification before virtual chips can be bought with real money. The case followed a July lawsuit by four organisations representing children’s and adolescents’ rights.

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