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Brazil Supreme Court schedules hearing on betting ban
Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) has scheduled a public hearing for November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the impacts of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026. This measure, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation, and advertising of fixed-odds betting, commonly known as “bets,” in Brazil.
The hearing, held in response to legal challenges from the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), aims to gather technical data and arguments from various sectors before a final ruling. The court has summoned 26 institutions, including the Attorney General’s Office (AGU), the Ministry of Finance, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), and ten football clubs: Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, Cruzeiro, São Paulo, Corinthians, Ponte Preta, Vitória, Guarani, and Portuguesa.
Economic studies indicate significant financial consequences for major football clubs due to the loss of sponsorship and advertising revenue. Flamengo faces a projected recurring revenue reduction of R$ 334.5 million, Corinthians a loss of R$ 198 million, and Palmeiras a reduction of R$ 163 million. Industry associations argue that the ban compromises legal certainty and may drive users toward illegal, unregulated platforms.
Entities
Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias · Attorney General's Office · Brazil · Brazilian Football Confederation · Confederação Brasileira de Futebol · Flamengo · Luiz Fux · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · National Association of Games and Lotteries · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 5 SOURCES] The hearing was delayed until after the elections to avoid perceptions of judicial interference in the political process. esportenaredemt.com.br · www.terra.com.br · www.direitonews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Federal revenue from electronic sports betting reached R$ 6.86 billion between January and September. aredacao.com.br · explosaotricolor.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Betting sponsorships accounted for 7.9% of Serie A club income in 2025. aredacao.com.br
- [● 14 SOURCES] President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a provisional measure on September 25 banning fixed-quota bets. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · aredacao.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.terra.com.br · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The hearing will include representatives from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and ten football clubs. aredacao.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.direitonews.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · pagina1pb.com.br · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The ANJL and IBJR have requested the suspension of the provisional measure. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · pagina1pb.com.br · www.gaming.net · +4 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] Justice Luiz Fux scheduled a public hearing for November 3 at 10:00 a.m. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · aredacao.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.terra.com.br · +11 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Attorney General's Office (AGU) requested the hearing. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.direitonews.com.br · www.gaming.net · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Flamengo could face a recurring revenue reduction of R$ 334.5 million due to the betting ban. palmeirasonline.com · www.noticiasaominuto.com.br
- [● 6 SOURCES] The hearing was scheduled to take place after the second round of the presidential elections to avoid judicial interference in the political process. www.direitonews.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · www.terra.com.br · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Palmeiras faces a projected revenue reduction of R$ 163 million. www.noticiasaominuto.com.br · palmeirasonline.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The measure prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation, and advertising of fixed-odds betting. www.metro1.com.br · pagina1pb.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.gaming.net · zonadeazar.com · +3 more