São Paulo governor calls for betting ban in Brazil

By SectorWire desk · 19 August 2026

Summary

São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas has called for Brazil to end betting. Other politicians have also urged a ban.

Betting operators face calls for a Brazilian ban from São Paulo’s governor and other politicians.

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