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Brazil blocks all online casinos; football clubs lose betting revenue
ClarínLO·BR·about 7 hours ago
Sunday's Brazilian parliamentary elections saw gains for anti-gambling-regulation candidates, raising prospects that the online betting ban may be lifted. Allwyn's shares surged on the news. The outcome is still developing, and the legislative path to repeal remains uncertain.
Brazil has implemented a ban on online betting and casino sites, impacting football club revenues and requiring operators to report outstanding balances. This action by President Lula's administration is confirmed, while the Attorney General's Office supports upholding the ban in the Supreme Federal Court. Concurrently, recent parliamentary election results suggest a potential legislative push to repeal the ban, creating conflicting pressures.