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Brazil’s fixed-odds betting ban ends state-issued authorisations

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Brazil’s Provisional Measure 1.394 ended state-issued fixed-odds betting authorisations from 25 September, including those issued by Rio de Janeiro’s lottery, LOTERJ. In an interview, LOTERJ president Fabíola Esteves said fixed-odds betting had accounted for a relevant share of its revenue and that the lottery was planning new products; the measure’s fate is expected to be decided in 2027.

The measure removes a revenue source LOTERJ says supports social programmes in Rio de Janeiro.

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Brazil extends fixed-odds betting ban by 60 days

Brazil’s Congress has extended Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 by 60 days, keeping its ban on fixed-odds betting activities and advertising in force while lawmakers consider the measure. Congress president Davi Alcolumbre signed the extension, published on 11 November; the deadline for completing consideration is 4 March 2027. The joint committee assigned to examine the measure has not yet begun work, and 99 amendments remain pending.

Brazil’s Congress has extended Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 for 60 days, keeping its ban on fixed-odds betting operations and advertising in force. The measure also prohibits the offering and intermediation of fixed-odds bets. Congress president Davi Alcolumbre signed the extension, which was published on 11 November.

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