Brazil operators & AG clash at Supreme Court over betting ban
Congress has 120 days to vote, but legislative recess could push it to 2027.
The hit
Brazil’s Attorney General Jorge Messias has petitioned the Supreme Court to reject operator compensation claims following the country’s sudden betting ban, according to GamblingNews. The filing argues gambling firms accepted regulatory risk when they paid for licences & are not owed a refund.
Why it matters
Industry representatives warn that abruptly ending the licences could lead to lengthy litigation, according to GamblingNews. Even if the market were eventually restored, companies could still sue for missed profits.
The record
| Petition filed | Sent to Justice Luiz Fux on 5 October (Attorney General Jorge Messias) |
|---|---|
| Licence fee at stake | 30m reais ($6m) per authorisation, non-refundable according to the AGU |
| Total fees across market | 2.55bn reais ($509m) across 85 licences (IBJR economic study) |
| Jobs affected | More than 15,000 people employed in the regulated sector (2025 ANJL & IBJR study) |
| Congressional deadline | 120 days to vote on Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, though recess could push it to 2027 |
What happens next
Watch for Justice Fux’s ruling on the injunction requests, & for Congress’s vote on the provisional measure.
Sources: Brazil’s AG Petitions Supreme Court to Deny Operator Compensation Claims
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