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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election
Brazilian President Lula has banned online gambling in the country, with the move announced ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The decision, reported by the BBC, is expected to be a significant talking point in the campaign period, with critics and supporters likely to debate whether the timing is motivated by public protection or electoral politics.
Why now: A major regulatory ban by Brazil's president, announced just before a presidential election, draws attention to both gambling policy and political timing.
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