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Brazil Supreme Court debates ban on online betting
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) held a public hearing to debate the validity of Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which prohibits the operation, supply, and advertising of fixed-odds online betting. Justice Luiz Fux, the rapporteur for the case, expressed his perception that online betting should be banned, characterizing ludopathy as a public health problem.
Government representatives, including Health Minister Alexandre Padilha and Attorney General Jorge Messias, defended the ban. Padilha cited a 200% increase in SUS (Unified Health System) consultations related to betting harms, while Messias argued the state must intervene when economic activities compromise fundamental rights.
Conversely, representatives from major football clubs, including Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo, and Corinthians, criticized the measure. They argued the ban threatens financial stability and legal certainty for existing sponsorship contracts. Flamengo estimated a potential annual revenue loss of R$ 430 million and warned of impacts on approximately 1,200 employees. Fluminense projected a loss of R$ 200 million in one year. Clubs also criticized the ten-day transition period established by the government.
Entities
Alexandre Padilha · Association of National Games and Lotteries · Brazil · Flamengo · Fluminense · Luiz Fux · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Ministry of Health · National Association of Games and Lotteries · Supreme Federal Court
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- [● 23 SOURCES] The total number of summoned entities for the hearing is 34. gazeta24h.com · valor.globo.com · newslog.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · +3 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Minister Luiz Fux expanded the list of participants for the public hearing on online betting. gazeta24h.com · valor.globo.com · newslog.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · +3 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] The National Association of Games and Lotteries (Anjl) filed Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) 8027. gazeta24h.com · valor.globo.com · newslog.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · +3 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The AGU requested the expansion of the hearing participants to include more diverse perspectives. 98fmnatal.com.br · gazeta24h.com · valor.globo.com · newslog.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · +1 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:00 AM in Brasília. gazeta24h.com · valor.globo.com · newslog.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · +3 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026 prohibits the operation of online betting companies in Brazil. gazeta24h.com · valor.globo.com · newslog.com.br · www.portalcorreiodoagreste.com.br · 98fmnatal.com.br · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the provisional measure on September 25. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · www.tribunadeituverava.com.br · veja.abril.com.br
- [● 10 SOURCES] Requests for treatment for gambling addiction in the Unified Health System (SUS) increased by 140% in the last five years. tconline.com.br · guaiba.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Online gambling sites and applications went offline on October 6. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br · br.paipee.com
- [● 28 SOURCES] The Supreme Federal Court is holding a public hearing to discuss the prohibition of betting houses in Brazil. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · jovempan.com.br · veja.abril.com.br · +13 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Online betting was authorized in 2018 under Law 13.756 during the Michel Temer administration. ultimosegundo.ig.com.br · politica.fooba.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] The hearing includes participation from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. veja.abril.com.br · www.spacemoney.com.br · politica.fooba.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · gazetamt.com.br