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Brazilian Congress extends online gambling ban review period by 60 days

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Brazil’s Congress extended by 60 days the period for reviewing President Lula da Silva’s provisional measure banning online gambling, under Act No. 118/2026 signed by Senator Davi Alcolumbre on 10 November. The measure is now due to remain in force until March 2027 unless ended earlier; lawmakers can reject or amend it, while the Supreme Federal Court is considering its constitutionality.

The extension prolongs the ban while lawmakers and the Supreme Federal Court consider its future.

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Brazil Senate extends online gambling suspension by 60 days

Brazil’s Senate has extended Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which suspends online gambling, by 60 days. The final deadline for congressional action is now 5 March 2027, while government representatives said they want a vote before the end of 2026. A joint committee must review the measure before it can proceed to floor debates.

Brazil’s Senate President Davi Alcolumbre extended the provisional measure suspending online gambling by 60 days. The deadline for a congressional vote on Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 is now 5 March 2027, taking account of the parliamentary recess from 23 December to 1 February.

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