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Brazil’s regulated betting sector has reacted strongly after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged authorities to consider banning online gambling, comments that have drawn criticism from industry stakeholders who warn the move could drive players into the unregulated market.   The remarks were made during a national address delivered on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day, when Lula described gambling addiction as a growing social problem affecting Brazilian familie

Brazil’s president has indicated that the government is preparing to introduce what he described as “very serious” measures aimed at slowing the rapid expansion of online betting platforms across the country. The announcement reflects increasing concern among policymakers regarding the broader social and economic consequences linked to the surge in mobile gambling. The issue has gained political and public attention as online betting services continue to experience widespread