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Sindibets-SP opposes closure of Brazil’s authorised betting platforms

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Sindibets-SP published a manifesto on 23 September opposing measures that would close authorised betting platforms in Brazil. The trade union argued that prohibition would shift demand to the illegal market and called instead for stronger oversight, action against illegal operators, financial education and responsible advertising.

The union argues prohibition could shift betting demand to the illegal market and calls for stronger oversight instead.

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Brazil’s STF weighs betting suspension as legal challenges raise uncertainty

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) is considering the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which temporarily suspended the regulated fixed-odds betting market. At a 3 November hearing, Justice Luiz Fux raised questions about legal certainty, non-retroactivity and the measure’s constitutional basis; the source says the court may consider how a ruling affects companies already approved. A separate appellate ruling granted temporary relief to CDA Gaming, though the source text ends before detailing its effect.

Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a hearing on November 3, and 36 associations attended to debate Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394/2026. Under that measure, Brazil's regulated fixed-odds betting market was put on temporary hold.

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