The Mexican state of Jalisco is preparing legislative reforms that would strengthen safeguards against underage gambling through tougher penalties and a clearer legal framework.
The proposal comes amid the continued expansion of sports betting and online gambling across Brazil.
In a social media post, the MLB All-Star shared that he ‘did not know’ the video would be used for commercial purposes, which went ‘beyond anything I knew about or approved.’
GRAI has launched a national awareness campaign to help parents recognise and address signs of gambling among young people.
Both federal and regional lawmakers are demanding answers from the Federal Council over delays to a report on minors’ access to sports betting.
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice is creating a dedicated working group to establish how betting operators should be sanctioned for violating consumer protection rules.
Rio de Janeiro has banned betting advertising across public spaces, municipal events and Government-backed campaigns.
Licensed betting operators in Brazil will be required to display Government-approved warnings in all advertising from 17 July.
The initiative builds on the "Take it easy with Rofus" campaign launched in 2024, with a focus on making responsible gambling messages more relevant to younger audiences.
The city presented new measures to limit the expansion of gambling venues in vulnerable neighbourhoods.