The legislative caucus of Brazil’s Workers’ Party has filed a bill proposing an outright federal ban on online gambling, escalating what had been campaign rhetoric into formal legislation that would dismantle the regulatory framework the same government built – and putting billions in tax revenue at risk ahead of October’s presidential election.
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68 PT lawmakers filed PL-1808/2026 proposing complete repeal of Brazil’s Bets Law framework The bill covers all gambling operations, advertising, sponsorships, payment processing, and intermediary services President Lula has not endorsed the bill despite calling for a ban on online betting last week 68 Lawmakers Move to Kill a Framework Their Own Party BuiltBrazil’s October 2026 general election looms over the debate. The bill aligns with the PT’s “3B” campaign slogan targeting bankers, billionaires, and betting, but political expectations had pointed to tighter regulation rather than full dismantlement. Whether Lula and the party leadership endorse the bill proposal directly or let it serve as campaign positioning remains the central question.
