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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Lula described the online gambling industry as a "cancer".

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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Lula described the online gambling industry as a "cancer".

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Real event · politics · 2026-09-26

Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Final verdict announced: September 27, 2026 at 6:01 AM ET

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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Lula described the online gambling industry as a "cancer".

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