AGU asks STF to keep bets banned in Brazil and for Fux to hear PGR
Government rejects companies' requests and defends maintaining the measure that foresees the end of authorized platforms. Read on Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- The AGU asked the STF to keep the ban on bets in Brazil and to hear the PGR before deciding on sector requests.
- The government body argued against suspending the provisional measure that prohibits betting.
- Reasons cited for the ban include impacts on family budgets, indebtedness, health, and projected revenue losses.
- The AGU also suggested a new public hearing to discuss the impacts of the betting ban.
- Thousands of clandestine betting sites have emerged since the prohibition came into force.
- Health data shows significant numbers of people seeking assistance for betting-related problems.
- Gaming associations argue that authorized companies have invested significantly to comply with regulations.
- The AGU countered that authorizations do not guarantee a permanent right and that public interest can justify extinction.