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ANJL says Brazil betting prohibition will not eliminate gambling

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The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) told a Brazilian Supreme Court public hearing that banning fixed-odds betting would not end gambling, according to a report. ANJL consultant Pietro Cardia cited a 32% fall in betting volume in 2026 and said more than 60% of the market was regulated before the measure; consultant Bernardo Freire said demand had shifted to illegal sites after its introduction.

The association’s claims bear on how the proposed restrictions may affect regulated betting activity and consumer protection.

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Brazil betting groups challenge Provisional Measure 1.394 at Supreme Court hearing

Brazilian gaming and legal associations argued at a Supreme Court public hearing that Provisional Measure 1.394 could push betting towards organised crime and undermine legal certainty, according to a report. ANJL representative Pietro Lorenzoni disputed the government’s premise that prohibition would eliminate gambling; Abracrim representative Milton Jordão warned that bettors could face money-laundering liability under an existing law.

The Supreme Court (STF) devoted the afternoon of its public hearing on Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 to gaming-sector associations and lawyers. The hearing was convened by Luiz Fux, who is the rapporteur. ANJL, Abracrim, Abracopel, ANSEJA and IBJR argued that the measure hands the market to organised crime, breaches legal certainty and does not meet the urgency requirement. Their shared position was that the government assumes prohibition ends gambling, and that Brazilian history contradicts this.

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