Lula doubts Congress will overturn Brazil betting ban
The ban took effect nine days before Flávio Bolsonaro beat Lula in Brazil’s first election round.
The hit
Brazilian President Lula says he doubts Congress will overturn his provisional measure banning betting platforms, according to Yogonet. Lula made the comments in a Flow Podcast interview on 1 October, days before his first-round election defeat to Flávio Bolsonaro.
Why it matters
The ban is only provisional & needs congressional approval within 120 days to become permanent law. Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party now holds the largest blocs in both chambers of Congress, raising doubts over whether Lula’s measure survives the vote he says he expects to win.
The record
| Measure issued | 25 September 2026, nine days before Brazil’s first election round |
|---|---|
| Validity period | 120 days, pending congressional approval to become permanent |
| First-round result | Flávio Bolsonaro led with over 47% of valid votes |
| Congress makeup | Liberal Party holds largest blocs in Chamber of Deputies & Senate |
| Runoff date | 25 October 2026, Lula vs Bolsonaro |
What happens next
Brazil’s presidential runoff is set for 25 October. Congress must vote on the provisional measure within its 120-day window to make the betting ban permanent law.
Sources: Lula says Congress unlikely to overturn Brazil betting ban
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