Brazil’s top court to hear government and industry on betting ban

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) will hear from government officials, betting industry representatives and football clubs on 3 November as it considers challenges concerning the country’s betting prohibition. Justice Luiz Fux scheduled the hearing for 10am in Brasília in an order dated 26 October , responding to requests from the Attorney General’s Office, the applicants and other participants in the proceedings. The 26 listed participants include industry bodies, government and legal representatives, the Brazilian Football Confederation and ten football clubs, alongside other business organisations.