Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issues a provisional measure banning online betting in Brazil, immediately halting new deposits. Users may withdraw remaining funds until October 5, and Congress must approve the measure within 120 days for it to remain in force. The ban occurs just days before the 2026 Brazilian general election.
Daysbeforethegeneralelection,Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issues a provisional measure banning online betting in Brazil, immediately halting new deposits. Users may withdraw remaining funds until October 5, and Congress must approve the measure within 120 days for it to remain in force.