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Brazilian betting association fights ban on fixed odds wagering

The national gaming group has launched a legal challenge against the latest provisional measure.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 12 October 2026

Brazil faces a fresh legal battle as the National Association of Games and Lotteries takes action against a recent provisional measure. The government recently prohibited fixed odds betting, which forced operators into a difficult position. This trade group represents thirty two companies holding thirty four licenses issued by authorities.

Legal action begins

The association filed a collective writ of mandamus against the new rule to protect member interests. Operators paid thirty million reals each for licenses valid until December, two thousand and twenty nine. Total revenue from these permits reached two point five five billion reals for the government. The wagering requirement was not stated in the source text.

Specific demands made

Legal representatives are not asking for immediate betting resumption while Congress reviews the measure. Instead, they want authorities to avoid treating current authorizations as expired since October the twenty fifth. Companies also want to keep social media accounts and customer service portals active without taking bets.

Broader measures planned

The group argues that license cancellations require proper administrative procedures and a fair right to defense. Government demands to redirect users to official portals are considered too demanding since support pages do not accept wagers. The association is now studying a second and broader action to protect operations.

Next steps for courts

The prosecutor requested a five day pause to decide on the current situation. The measure remains valid until March the fourth, two thousand and twenty seven. The ultimate fate of the betting sector now rests with Congress and the courts.