Stake claims first court win over Lula’s Brazil shutdown
Many operators paid R$30m for five-year licences Lula’s decree now threatens to tear up early.
The hit
Stake says it is the first licensed operator to win a court reprieve from Brazil’s gambling ban. The Federal Court of São Paulo granted a preliminary injunction letting Stake’s Brazil website stay live until 25 October, even though President Lula da Silva’s decree ordered all operators offline by 6 October.
Why it matters
The judge found the decree itself implies a 30-day transition period, a ruling SBC News says sets a precedent & shows that the measure has gaps operators can challenge. Stake calls the decision a ‘signal’ for everyone operating under state authorisation. For bettors, it means a licensed site stays reachable a little longer, but under tight limits: no new sign-ups, no sign-up bonuses, no fresh marketing, while withdrawals & compliance checks continue as normal.
The record
| Injunction granted | Federal Court of São Paulo |
|---|---|
| Ban enforced | 25 September, by presidential decree |
| Licence fee paid by many operators | R$30m (£4.5m) for a five-year licence |
What happens next
Congress & Brazil’s Supreme Court have reserved the right to respond to the decree after the presidential election cycle concludes on 25 October.
Sources: Stake allowed to keep Brazil website running
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