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Brazil bans online sports betting

The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Friday the ban on online betting in Brazil, a measure that could affect football, according to Terra.

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The Brazilian government announced on Friday the ban on online betting, according to Terra and Placar. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure to this effect, Terra specifies.

Bettors will have until October 5 to voluntarily withdraw their money from betting sites, Placar indicates. The measure could affect Brazilian football, Terra adds. A Bola also mentions this ban on online betting.

Sources

  1. TerraGoverno Lula proíbe bets no Brasil e medida pode afetar futebol (new window)terra.com.br
  2. TerraGoverno anuncia proibição de bets no Brasil (new window)terra.com.br
  3. PlacarGoverno federal anuncia proibição de bets no Brasil (new window)placar.com
  4. A BolaGoverno brasileiro proíbe apostas online (new window)abola.pt