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Brazil defence ministry proposes 1% share of sports betting tax revenue

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Brazil’s Defence Ministry has prepared a draft bill proposing that 1% of the share allocated to the Sports Ministry from betting taxes fund military sport, reportedly after Defence Minister José Múcio raised the idea with Sports Minister André Fufuca. The proposal would provide about R$50m for the military sports commission, but faces difficulty securing political support.

Brazilian sports bodies can assess a proposed funding shift, though the draft faces difficulty securing political support.

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Luiz Fux adds COB and sports ministry to Brazil betting hearing

Justice Luiz Fux added the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) and Ministry of Sport to a public hearing on Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, reportedly scheduled for 3 November at Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court. The additions raise the participant count from 26 to 28, with each allowed up to 10 minutes; representatives’ details were due by 15:00 on 29 October.

The rapporteur of ADI 8.027, Justice Luiz Fux, widened the roster of those taking part in the public hearing on Provisional Measure 1.394/2026. He also ordered summonses for the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) and the Ministry of Sport. The decision came in an order dated 27 October, and the complete timetable was released on Wednesday 28 October. The session is set for Tuesday 3 November at 10h, in the Second Panel session room of the Supreme Federal Court (STF). The two additions lift the participant count from 26 to 28, and the ceiling for each speaker is 10 minutes. Representatives, capped at two per participant, must have their names and powers of attorney sent by 15h this Thursday 29 October. Audiovisual material to be shown may also be submitted beforehand. The order will be appended to ADIs 7.721, 7.723, 7.749, 8.024, 8.028 and 8.035.

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