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Skillz challenges Papaya’s Chapter 15 protection in Delaware

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Skillz, now known as Firy Inc., has challenged Papaya Gaming’s Chapter 15 case in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, arguing that the Israeli company should not use the procedure. Papaya is appealing a judgment of about $719 million, and a temporary injunction currently bars collection while the court considers recognition of the case.

The court’s decision will affect whether Papaya retains US protection from collection while its appeal proceeds.

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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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