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Tennisi chief opposes fines for Russian online casino users

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Tennisi head Ruslan Suleimanov opposed a proposal to fine Russian residents who use online casinos, saying authorities should target illegal gambling organisers instead. Lawyer and political activist Ivan Kurbakov has urged lawmakers to allow courts to issue warnings or fines to users, potentially alongside blocking related financial transactions. A senator has separately proposed raising the maximum fine for online casino operators to 3 million rubles.

The proposals could change enforcement exposure for online casino users and operators in Russia.

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Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is considering the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which temporarily suspended the regulated fixed-odds betting market. At a 3 November hearing, Justice Luiz Fux raised questions about legal certainty, non-retroactivity and the measure’s constitutional basis; the source says the court may consider how a ruling affects companies already approved. A separate appellate ruling granted temporary relief to CDA Gaming, though the source text ends before detailing its effect.

Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a hearing on November 3, and 36 associations attended to debate Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394/2026. Under that measure, Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market was put on temporary hold.

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