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Brazil betting sector weighs challenges to 2026 ban

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Participants at an industry meeting in Lisbon on 29 September discussed legal and political routes to challenge Brazil’s ban on fixed-odds betting under Provisional Measure 1.394/2026. ANJL and IBJR had filed requests at the Supreme Federal Court to suspend the measure, while participants also discussed complaints to the Federal Court of Accounts and the measure’s review by Congress.

Legal and political challenges could determine whether authorised operators must end fixed-odds betting operations in Brazil.

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Brazil government weighs proposed restrictions or ban on online betting

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was expected to announce a provisional measure on betting on 25 September, but economic ministers said the issue remained under review. Reports cited in the report described possible restrictions or a ban on online casinos and fixed-odds betting, while an aide said the text was not final. Planning Minister Bruno Moretti said the government had no legal basis to assess fiscal effects yet.

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