Brazilian clubs ally with betting firms to oppose online gambling ban
President Lula approved a provisional measure that immediately bars new online betting deposits and requires sports betting sites and apps to close from October 6, prompting Brazilian clubs and state federations to ally with betting firms to oppose the move. State federations called the ban a "fatal blow" that could drive clubs into insolvency, while Serie A teams received 1 billion reais in 2025 advertising from online betting, nearly 10% of recurring revenue; Flamengo warned of a 400 million reais revenue loss. Betting firms have challenged the measure at the Supreme Federal Court and government support measures are under discussion.
Ban threatens clubs' betting sponsorship revenue and finances.
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The government issued a provisional measure to restrict online betting and to stop new…
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