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Brazil's Lula issues MP to ban betting, vote due within 120 days

Brazilian President Lula announced a provisional measure (MP) to end betting ('bets') on Friday, nine days before the first round of elections. The MP must be voted on by Congress within 120 days, adding a politically charged issue to the electoral calendar. The move signals a regulatory crackdown on the betting industry, with implications for tax revenue and consumer protection.

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Brazil Implements Provisional Gambling Ban Amidst Election Campaign

President Lula has issued a provisional measure (MP) banning online gambling and casinos, effective October 6, citing public health and family debt concerns. This move, announced nine days before the first round of elections, is perceived as politically motivated and has drawn accusations of electoral opportunism from the opposition. The ban faces potential legal challenges and requires congressional ratification within 120 days.

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