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news El Financiero 2026-04-24

Brazil Bans Prediction Markets Tied to Elections and Sports

The Brazilian government has blocked access to platforms like Polymarket and implemented stricter regulations on prediction markets. This move, aimed at protecting savings and controlling household debt, specifically prohibits betting and derivatives linked to political or electoral events.

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