According to France24, Brazil is experiencing a major surge in online betting as the World Cup unfolds, with over one-third of the country's adults expected to place wagers on the tournament. The boom has raised concerns among health officials, who have documented a connection between the betting frenzy and growing mental health problems. In response, a bill advancing through the Brazilian parliament aims to prohibit celebrities from advertising betting platforms—an effort to curtail the trend, though the surge shows no signs of slowing.

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