IBJR sought amicus curiae status on 1 October in ADI 8027, a challenge to the provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting in Brazil, and submitted a statement with 13 documents. The institute argued that the government’s case for the ban lacks factual support; São Paulo and Botafogo also sought to join the proceedings.
IBJR’s filing adds evidence to a case that may affect licensed operators facing the provisional ban.
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Brazilian associations ANJL and IBJR petitioned Justice Luiz Fux on 26 October to rule urgently on their challenge to Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which banned fixed-odds betting. They argue that authorisations expired that day and ask for interim relief, including retroactive effect if the decision comes later. The petition says other judicial and oversight bodies have directed the matter to the Supreme Court.
Brazilian trade groups ANJL and IBJR petitioned Supreme Federal Court minister Luiz Fux to suspend Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 until a further public hearing on the betting market. They alternatively asked for the transition to the ban to begin on 31 December 2026, with authorised companies allowed to operate until then. The petition cites concerns about users shifting to illegal platforms and reports differing estimates of unauthorised domains.
ANJL and IBJR have asked Justice Luiz Fux to suspend Brazil’s Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which bars betting operations, and the government is reportedly concerned he may grant the request. Fux gave the Attorney General’s Office 72 hours to respond, with its submission expected by 5 October; he can then decide on the petition. The Finance Ministry said 28.65 million account holders had R$1.45bn in platform balances awaiting withdrawal by that deadline.
ANJL and IBJR-backed messages appeared at two Brazilian Serie A matches on 2 and 3 October, challenging the prohibition on regulated betting. The campaign followed Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, issued by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 25 September. The associations said the ban could affect sports financing and called for tighter regulation instead of prohibition.
IBJR and ABRAJOGO criticised Brazil’s provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting, saying it conflicts with the federal regulatory framework and creates uncertainty for authorised businesses. IBJR cited estimates of R$58bn to R$73bn in lost tax revenue from 2027 to 2030 and said government liability for licences alone could reach at least R$2.55bn. Both associations called for dialogue and stronger regulation instead of a ban.