Brazilian football clubs push back on Lula's 'Brazil Without Betting' initiative

Brazil's President Lula has implemented an immediate ban on online sports betting and casinos via provisional measure (MP), citing family indebtedness and public support. This policy reversal, enacted days before presidential elections, faces strong opposition from the gambling industry, which is preparing a collective legal challenge, and criticism from political opponents. The MP requires congressional ratification within 120 days, introducing significant regulatory uncertainty and potential for political contention.