Brazilian clubs challenge gambling prohibition over €200m revenue exposure
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Brazilian football clubs criticised a provisional government measure prohibiting sports betting and online gambling, Agipronews reported. Citing La Gazzetta dello Sport and O Globo data, it said betting sites paid approximately €200m to prominent Brazilian clubs in 2025. The clubs warned that the measure would eliminate those revenues.
Why it matters
Brazilian clubs warn the prohibition would eliminate betting revenues, citing approximately €200m paid to prominent clubs in 2025.