With the World Cup underway, Brazil is seeing a surge in online betting, with more than a third of adults expected to wager on the tournament. This boom, however, carries significant repercussions; official data indicate a correlation between the gambling spike and rising mental health concerns. In response, a legislative proposal is advancing through Brazil’s parliament that would prohibit celebrities from promoting betting companies. FRANCE 24’s Jan Onoszko reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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