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Online betting was legalized in Brazil in 2018 but remains largely unregulated. Lula da Silva signed a law in 2023 permitting and regulating the industry.
One week before the elections in Brazil, the largest country in Latin America, the Lula da Silva administration made a critical decision.
The government has completely banned online betting, describing it as a "public health issue".
The ban decision comes less than two years after the government created the legal framework that allows the industry to operate. The executive order goes into effect immediately, but must be approved by Congress within 120 days to remain in effect.
THREE FOURTHS OF THE PEOPLE WANT A BAN
It is stated that the ban was introduced as concerns grew within the government that the increase in gambling spending was depleting household budgets and causing record levels of debt. Recent polls show that nearly three-quarters of Brazilians support a complete ban on online betting.
Minister of Finance Dario Durigan said regarding the regulation: "We are facing a public health problem involving online betting. This is a serious problem." he said. Durigan announced that the betting companies' websites will be accessible until October 5 for users to withdraw their remaining funds.
Lula Da Silva's rival, Flavio Bolsonaro, the senator son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who was arrested for allegedly attempting a coup, described the regulation as "populist, hypocritical and politically motivated."
11.5 BILLION DOLLAR SECTOR
Online betting was legalized in Brazil in 2018 under former President Michel Temer but remained largely unregulated throughout Jair Bolsonaro's administration. Lula signed legislation in 2023 that explicitly allows online gambling alongside sports betting and sets rules for the industry.
Licensed businesses have been able to provide services throughout the country since January 2025. The Ministry of Finance estimates that Brazilian households spend about 60 billion reais ($11.57 billion) a year on online betting, generating about 10 billion reais in tax revenue.
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Congress will approve the ban within 120 days.
Likely · Within weeks

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