Brazil’s government has authorized 95 online sports betting and casino operators to continue their activities. This move aims to regulate the industry amid concerns about gambling addiction. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has described the situation as a “pandemic” of problem gambling. The Ministry of Economy approved 199 brands from 95 betting companies to operate in […]
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