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What happened
In an interview with iGaming Business, the president of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) stated the programme included proposals to improve financial health, but the mistake is prohibiting beneficiaries from gambling. According to PlĂnio Lemos Jorge, this will drive gamblers to the underground market. This is an operational signal for the market: operators should reassess licensing, tax, advertising, and compliance impact, while users should check access, verification, and payment constraints.
Why it matters
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