- Sep 26
Brazil's Lula bans online sports betting days before October 4 presidential election
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed decrees prohibiting online betting platforms in Brazil, citing household debt and public health nine days before facing Flávio Bolsonaro at the ballot box.
- Sep 26
Brazil issues emergency ban on online betting and casinos nine days before election
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enacted a provisional measure halting digital gambling platforms and sports sponsorships, giving users until 5 October 2026 to withdraw funds before nationwide enforcement begins.