"The ban also doesn't eliminate existing demand," it said in a statement, adding that anyone turning to illicit betting would no longer have "access to protection mechanisms provided in the regulated environment".

Yeah, this is going to be great for organized crime

So this only affects online casinos inside Brazil? So the addicts just switch to sites in Portugal?

Or in-person criminal groups that stack the odds without any regulations

Fucking finally.

Wish we could do that here in Aus. Sadly they donate too much to the big parties.