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Brazilian editorial urges Supreme Court to uphold online betting ban

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A newspaper editorial published on 8 November called on Brazil's Supreme Federal Court to uphold Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which ended regulated online betting. The editorial cited R$144 billion allegedly diverted from retail to betting over two years; a commentary challenging that figure put regulated-market gross gaming revenue at R$56.97 billion over 18 months, using Ministry of Finance figures for 2025 and the first half of 2026.

The competing figures bear on the economic case being made for and against the online betting prohibition.

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Brazilian court grants CDA Gaming temporary betting injunction

A federal appeals judge in Brazil granted CDA Gaming temporary relief on 3 November, allowing the owner of Betsul and Casa de Apostas to resume online betting while litigation continues. The order restores its domains and necessary payment, financial and operating services, and prevents application of Provisional Measure No. 1394/2026 until further court action. The ruling is provisional, not a final decision on the measure’s validity.

A Brazilian federal court has granted an injunction that lets CDA Gaming Ltda, owner of Betsul and Casa de Apostas, temporarily reopen online betting in Brazil. Provisional Measure No. 1394/2026 can no longer affect the company, in a passage that names Federal Appellate Judge Adriana Pileggi and November 3. The resolution also requires the restoration of its website domains and of the payment, financial and operational services it needs. The terms stay in force until the court has examined the case or reaches another decision.

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