By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Today reported that Belo Horizonte’s council will vote on a bill restricting gambling advertisements. Approval requires at least 21 councillors before the measure goes to the mayor for signature or veto.
The proposed restrictions still require council approval and mayoral consideration.
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