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A federal court in Brazil has suspended an injunction that previously allowed Stake to continue accepting bets.
Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 12 October 2026
The legal battle over online betting in Brazil took a sharp turn when a senior judge suspended a temporary order. This order had allowed Stake to stay open while other platforms faced restrictions. The government argued that letting one brand operate creates an unfair advantage.
Court ruling details
Judge Johonsom Di Salvo reviewed the case after a government appeal. He decided that public order must take priority over individual company interests. The original lower court decision lasted only one single day before this reversal.
Officials worried that allowing one site to remain active would trigger a wave of similar lawsuits from competing bookmakers. The judge agreed that rules must apply equally across the entire market to protect consumers properly.
What happens next
The website address for the brand now faces redirection to the Ministry of Justice. Authorities from telecommunication and financial agencies will submit further data to the lower court for a final review.
The wagering requirement for any active promotions associated with this situation was not stated in the available court documents. The legal process remains ongoing in the ninth court while prosecutors prepare their official opinions.
Bettors using this brand in Brazil should expect immediate service disruptions while the legal dispute continues.