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Brazil Bans Online Betting

92 points · 52 comments · bratao

  1. kikoreis · · focus · HN ↗
    Wow, that is one badass move! Possibly the last time something like this can be attempted before bet money is so ingrained into power it's a non starter.

    I was just starting to get bored going into October. It's going to be enlightening to see society now grind it out to decide whether it really wants to get rid of the industry.

    1. mitxela · · focus · HN ↗
      Didn't we already get rid of the industry and then bring it back, a few times?
    2. baranul · · focus · HN ↗
      Think that's a very valid statement. Had they waited a bit longer, the number of politicians and judges that were bought off or sold out, would make such an action near impossible.
    3. vitorgrs · · focus · HN ↗
      Worth to point out it's a "Provisional Measure". Basically a decree with law power as soon as President signs it. But congress need to vote in the next 6 months or else it it goes null.

      The congress (and justice) it's where lobby power is right now, so it will be a very problematic long months...

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