### [2026-09-25](/feed/2026/09/25/index.md) ##### Gambling in Brazil # Days before the general election, 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. ### Sources: 1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260925-lula-bans-sports-betting-days-ahead-of-brazil-s-election) 2. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c914ddj21rzlo) ### Changes: 1. 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. _2026-09-27 02:09:53 (First version)_ 1. Days before the general election, 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. _(Current version)_ ### Related: 1. [Incumbent Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva formally announces his candidacy for a fourth term as the Workers' Party's nominee in October’s presidential election. ](/feed/2026/08/2/incumbent-brazilian-president-luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-formally-announces-his-candidacy-for-a-fourth-term-as-the-worker.md) _Context: Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, general election_ 2. 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