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Brazil's Lula Bans Online Gambling Ahead of Presidential Election
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has banned online gambling as the country approaches a presidential election. Lula, who is in a tight race against Flávio Bolsonaro, described the online betting industry as a "cancer" that needs to be "removed." The ban comes as frustration over the cost of living is reportedly undermining Lula's reelection bid. Brazilians are set to vote on October 4, with Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, being the front-runners.
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