Flávio Bolsonaro criticises Brazil betting ban over legal uncertainty
Flávio Bolsonaro criticised Brazil’s fixed-odds betting ban at a press conference on 7 October, saying it undermined legal certainty and harmed businesses and football clubs. He called for the framework to be overturned but said he had no detailed alternative regulatory proposal. Congress may determine whether the temporary measure remains in force, while Supreme Federal Court justice Luiz Fux is hearing legal challenges.
The measure’s uncertain status could affect betting operators’ existing authorisations and commercial arrangements in Brazil.