Brazil's Lula bans online gambling nationwide with immediate effect amid footballer pay criticism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a presidential decree on Friday banning online gambling nationwide, effective immediately. The order blocks financial transactions to gambling sites, effectively halting the industry’s operations in Brazil .
The move follows criticism of high earnings by foreign footballers in Brazil’s domestic league, with players like Memphis Depay singled out for their salaries despite underperformance. Local reports linked the ban to public frustration over such disparities, framing the decree as a response to the controversy .
Multiple Brazilian outlets confirmed the decree’s immediate enforcement, with no grace period for existing platforms . The government has not detailed further regulatory steps or penalties for non-compliance.
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