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Illegal betting sites rise sharply after Brazil gambling ban
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Bet Legal reported 294 unauthorised sites created on Saturday after President Lula announced an online betting ban. By Sunday evening, it had identified 710 illegal sites, a 141% increase over two days. The government said it had taken down 506 illegal gambling websites after Provisional Measure 1,394 was enacted.
Why it matters
The increase in unauthorised sites alongside takedowns shows the enforcement challenge created by the betting ban.