By The Weekly Edge desk ·
The Chamber is considering a motion to discuss social media advertising for illegal betting websites, reported by iGaming Brazil. The outlet reported that Congressman Julio Lopes (PP-RJ) submitted a request the previous week.
The motion brings social media promotion of illegal betting websites before the Chamber for potential debate.
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