Rio de Janeiro Enacts Ban on Sports Betting Ads in Public Areas

Rio de Janeiro has become the first state capital in Brazil to prohibit sports betting advertising in public spaces, introducing a municipal restriction that follows recent federal action aimed at tightening controls on gambling marketing. The measure took effect immediately after publication in the city’s official gazette on Monday, according to Courthouse News Service. Under Rio Decree No. 58,274, betting operators can no longer promote their brands in outdoor advertising locations, on street furniture, at city-sponsored events, or in other […] The post Rio de Janeiro Enacts Ban on Sports Betting Ads in Public Areas appeared first on World Casino News.

Jul 15, 2026 - 07:10
Rio de Janeiro Enacts Ban on Sports Betting Ads in Public Areas

Rio de Janeiro has become the first state capital in Brazil to prohibit sports betting advertising in public spaces, introducing a municipal restriction that follows recent federal action aimed at tightening controls on gambling marketing. The measure took effect immediately after publication in the city’s official gazette on Monday, according to Courthouse News Service. Under Rio Decree No. 58,274, betting operators can no longer promote their brands in outdoor advertising locations, on street furniture, at city-sponsored events, or in other […]

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