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Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday 3 November. The meeting will bring together representatives of the government and of the betting market.
The hearing is presented under the title MP das Bets. Several sectors are expected to follow the hearing closely.
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Brazil’s Congress and Supreme Federal Court are considering the future of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election, reported with nearly 52% of the vote. The measure’s effects could be suspended by a court injunction, while Congress considers close to 100 amendments; industry estimates put lost revenue at R$1,200m and lost tax receipts above R$400m.
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) is due to examine constitutional challenges to Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, the measure that restricts online gambling, while the National Congress considers close to 100 amendments to it. The STF could grant an injunction suspending the measure's effects, which would allow licences to regain validity and operations to resume in part, according to the source. The mixed congressional commission has 13 senators and 13 deputies appointed, with alternates, but has not yet been formally installed or chosen a president and rapporteur.
Authorisations for 85 betting companies, covering 188 brands, expire on 25 October under provisional measure 1.394/2026, the report said. Justice Luiz Fux is expected to consider challenges after the election; the Supreme Court could uphold the measure, suspend it or distinguish between sports betting and online casino games.
Authorisations held by 85 betting companies, covering 188 brands, expired on 25 October after the 30-day period set by provisional measure 1.394/2026 ended, according to the report. The measure, published on 25 September, prohibited fixed-odds betting and its advertising. The authorisations had been granted by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF). Fees paid by the companies will not be refunded.
Reportedly, ANJL and IBJR have submitted an urgent application to Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court seeking to suspend a betting ban. The two industry associations are seeking the court’s intervention.
Brazil's National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) have filed an urgent application with the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil (STF) seeking suspension of provisional measure no. 1.394/2026, which imposed a ban on online betting in the country, according to a report. The associations want the measure to remain suspended at least until a public hearing takes place.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux is considering when to issue a betting ban decision, UOL reported. The ruling is likely to follow the election as Fux seeks to avoid accusations of political bias.
According to UOL, Justice Luiz Fux of Brazil's Supreme Court is likely to hold back his ruling on the legal challenges to the country's betting ban until the presidential election's second round has taken place on 25 October. The report states that Fux has discussed the timing with fellow justices, telling them a ruling after the vote would reduce the risk of being accused of favouring one of the presidential candidates. At the Supreme Federal Court (STF), he is the judge in charge of the challenges to the provisional measure and has not yet decided on the injunctions sought to suspend the ban.
Industry experts expect Brazil’s Supreme Court to decide on the closure of the regulated gambling sector after the general election. The outlet said the timing could deepen political divisions between President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro.
Industry experts expect Brazil's Supreme Court to rule on the closure of the country's regulated gambling sector after the general election, according to a report. The report said the timing could sharpen the opposition between President Lula and his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, who will likely attempt to capitalise on backlash from operators, sports teams and media.
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