Brazil betting sector challenges fixed-odds ban through courts and Congress
Brazil’s betting sector is pursuing challenges before the Supreme Federal Court, the Federal Court of Accounts and Congress against Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which banned fixed-odds betting, according to reports from a sector discussion. Industry participants said they had identified about 6,000 illegal sites in four days; the measure remains in force while Congress considers it, with up to 120 days to act.
The measure requires authorised operators to cease operations while its status remains subject to congressional review.