Brazil enforces online betting ban; football clubs hit, public backs move

Brazil's President Lula has implemented an immediate ban on online sports betting and casinos via provisional measure (MP), citing family debt and public support, just prior to the October 4 presidential elections. This action reverses previous regulatory efforts and has prompted a collective legal challenge from the gambling industry, creating significant regulatory uncertainty. The MP requires congressional approval within 120 days, making the ban's long-term enforceability and impact on the sports sector and economy uncertain.