Fux suspends lawsuits challenging Brazil betting measure pending Supreme Court review
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An opinion column on a Brazilian betting industry site said Justice Luiz Fux suspended nationwide the lawsuits challenging Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, following a request from the Prosecutor-General’s Office. The suspension remains in place until the Supreme Court rules on four direct actions challenging the measure; the column argued that it blocks operators from pursuing claims in lower courts.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux suspended lawsuits nationwide challenging Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 until the court rules on four direct actions against it, according to an opinion column by Magno José. Fux acted on a request from the Prosecutor-General’s Office.
José argued that the suspension prevents operators from pursuing their claims in lower courts while the Supreme Court considers the measure. The decision still requires review by the full court. No date has been set for the four actions against the measure.
Fux cited urgency in his decision, describing the activity as harmful and carrying a high social risk.
Casa de Apostas went offline at 9am on Monday; it was the only regulated betting operator still operating in Brazil. José argued that customers would move to illegal sites.
In Congress, the measure has an initial deadline of 23 November, and the joint committee had not been installed. The measure expires on 4 March 2027 if it is not put to a vote.