Lula urges Brazil to end online betting unless operators demonstrate social benefit
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged ending online betting in Brazil unless operators demonstrate a social benefit, reported by iGaming Today on 18 August 2026. He acknowledged congressional opposition to tighter restrictions. He gave no specific measures or timetable for closing the sector.
Why it matters
Lula’s call puts the continued operation of online betting in Brazil into political debate, although he announced no specific closure plan.