AGU files lawsuit and seeks R$ 1 billion from betting companies for collective moral damages
The government's legal arm also seeks reimbursement for SUS expenses attributed to damages caused by gambling.
TL;DR
- The AGU filed a lawsuit against 17 online betting companies.
- The action seeks at least R$ 1 billion in collective moral damages.
- Reimbursement for public health system (SUS) expenses related to gambling harm is also demanded.
- The lawsuit requests double restitution for amounts bet by individuals with diagnosed ludopathy.
- This legal action follows President Lula's recent decision to ban betting companies in Brazil.
- The AGU argues that mandatory contributions from operators to the Ministry of Health (0.12% of revenue) are insufficient to cover healthcare costs.