Brazil's Supreme Court hears challenge to land-based gambling ban
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court began hearing an appeal on Wednesday over whether the country can criminalise physical gambling venues. The defence argues that Article 50 of the 1941 Criminal Offenses Law conflicts with the 1988 Constitution and the later legalisation of online fixed-odds betting; the court's ruling will set a precedent for similar cases nationwide.
A ruling could determine whether casinos and bingo halls remain criminal offences in Brazil.