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Brazilian clubs outline risks of online betting ban at Supreme Court hearing

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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court held a public hearing on 3 November about the legal and economic effects of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026. Flamengo vice-president Flávio de Araújo Willeman said the measure could affect about 1,200 staff and lead to R$430 million in lost revenue; Fluminense representative Matheus Reis e Montenegro criticised the 10-day transition period.

Supreme Federal Court building in Brasília (2025)
Supreme Federal Court of Brazil · Pedro França / Agência Senado · CC BY 2.0

The measure could affect clubs’ staffing, revenue and existing sponsorship commitments.

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Brazilian Supreme Court justice adds sports bodies to betting-ban hearing

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux asked for the Ministry of Sport and the Brazilian Olympic Committee to join a public hearing on the country’s betting ban, scheduled for 3 November, the report said. The case concerns Provisional Measure 1,394, signed on 25 September, which bans the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of sports betting and virtual games.

Justice Luiz Fux of Brazil's Supreme Court has requested that the Ministry of Sport and the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) join a public hearing on the national betting ban, set for 3 November. The session is to take place before the court's Second Panel.

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