By The Weekly Edge desk ·
São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas has called for Brazil to end betting, iGaming Business reported. Other politicians have also urged a ban.
Betting operators face calls for a Brazilian ban from São Paulo’s governor and other politicians.
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Game suppliers face prioritised scrutiny over similarities between loot boxes and online betting.
Offering betting through Stake.com after the ban could put Stake's licence at risk of revocation.
The games framework and loot-box scrutiny put video games and betting-like mechanics under simultaneous government attention.
The ban’s many amendments and possible delayed court decision leave its prospects uncertain for operators and suppliers.
The growth in illegal sites increases exposure to betting platforms for children and adolescents in Brazil, according to the ANJL president.