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Online Gambling Banned in Brazil, Expensive Footballers Like Memphis Depay Become Scapegoats
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a decree banning online gambling to address household debt and public health concerns linked to betting. The measure targets football clubs' reliance on sponsorships, specifically criticizing foreign players like Memphis Depay at Corinthians for high salaries funded by gambling money. The ban takes effect in October ahead of elections, requiring app stores and providers to block access after allowing withdrawals until then.
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