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Lula publishes measure banning fixed-odds betting across Brazil

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva published provisional measure 1.394 on 25 September, prohibiting fixed-odds betting, its provision and advertising nationwide, including online games. The measure takes effect immediately but must pass a joint committee and both congressional chambers to remain in force. The article compares it with the 2004 bingo ban, which the Senate rejected by 32 votes to 31.

Congressional approval will determine whether betting operators remain barred beyond the provisional measure’s validity period.

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Brazilian provisional measure halts fixed-odds betting and online casino activity

Brazil’s Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 prohibits fixed-odds betting and online casino activity nationwide, with federal authorisations expiring on 25 October 2026, according to the report. The measure also bars new authorisations; operators’ next steps depend on court challenges and parliamentary consideration, while the status of expired licences if the ban changes remains unresolved.

Brazil's federal authorisations for fixed-odds betting and online casino operators expired on 25 October 2026, the day of the presidential runoff, under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which took effect on 25 September. The measure prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting, covering both sports betting and online casino games, and bars the issuing of new authorisations. The provisions also apply to authorisations issued by the states and the Federal District.

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