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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election
BBC News Saturday 26 September 2026, 03:22 UTC 1 min read
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Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".

Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".
Brazil (LOCATION) Lula (PERSON) Flávio Bolsonaro (PERSON)
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