Brazil's Fux expected to rule on online betting ban after elections

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux is expected to rule on the validity of the provisional measure banning online sports betting after the second round of elections ends, Yogonet reported, citing local media.

The details

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure 1.394 of 2026 on 25 September. It bans the operation, intermediation and advertising of online casinos and gambling activities nationwide, and prohibits online sports betting.

Fux is rapporteur for six direct actions of unconstitutionality: ADI 8024, 8027, 8028, 7721, 7723 and 7749. After Fux gave authorities 72 hours on 2 October to supply information, the Attorney General’s Office responded on 6 October, supporting continued enforcement of the measure.

• Gaming bodies: the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) sought preliminary relief on 28 September.
• Broadcasters: the broadcasters’ association Abert went to the court on 30 September, saying the advertising limits stop members from carrying out signed agreements and cause revenue losses.
• Clubs: São Paulo, Ponte Preta, Guarani, Portuguesa and Vitória asked in an October 1 petition for a transition period of up to one year. They warned the limits could suspend the Brazilian Championship.

Flamengo and Botafogo asked to take part as amici curiae (outside parties heard by the court). Cruzeiro, Fluminense and 14 other clubs asked on 2 October to be heard, backing the ANJL and IBJR request to suspend the restrictions pending congressional review.

What’s next

The report gave no date for Fux’s decision beyond the end of the election’s second round.