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Lula announces ban on online gambling in Brazil
59.9%
Brazilian adults who support banning internet betting
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional order banning sports betting and online casinos shortly before Brazil's presidential election. The measure requires congressional approval within 120 days to remain in force.
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional order that prohibits all sports betting and online casinos.
“signed a provisional order on Friday that "prohibits all sports betting and online casinos"”
The provisional order must receive congressional approval within 120 days to remain in force.
“The new measures must receive congressional approval within 120 days to remain in force.”
Online gambling in Brazil was legalised in 2018.
“The online gambling industry in Brazil was legalised in 2018”