By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Brazil’s finance minister supported regulating betting and strengthening controls, iGaming Business reported on 15 September. The minister stopped short of backing a gambling ban as calls for prohibition increased.
Brazil’s finance minister supports betting regulation and stronger controls amid growing calls for prohibition.
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