Lula betting ban resonates with struggling gamblers.

Brazil’s sweeping ban on online betting has thrown the country’s gambling industry into uncertainty while drawing support from many voters, including people affected by gambling addiction. The article follows one recovering gambler who lost his marriage, business, and savings, illustrating concerns about the social and financial costs of online betting in a market worth billions of dollars annually. Analysts say the timing of the ban, days before a closely contested presidential election, could benefit President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva politically even as betting companies prepare legal challenges. The measure now faces court scrutiny and a congressional deadline, leaving its long-term future uncertain despite broad public backing.

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