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Lula bans fixed-odds sports betting days before Brazil’s presidential election

The Guardian World · 2026-09-26
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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional order banning fixed-odds sports betting just over a week before the first-round presidential vote, halting operation, offering, intermediation and advertising to curb gambling-related debt. New deposits are barred; users may withdraw until 5 October. Congress must approve within 120 days. Polls suggest broad support; rival Flávio Bolsonaro called it an electoral move.

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Source: The Guardian World · via ahirlevel.hu