Brazil betting sector makes case for regulated market at Supreme Court hearing

Brazil’s government has defended its decision to ban betting, while industry representatives, football clubs and sports organisations urged the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to preserve the regulated market during a public hearing on the measure. The hearing, opened by Minister Luiz Fux, brought together 34 entities on Tuesday to discuss Provisional Measure 1.394, which banned betting in Brazil . The measure is being challenged in Direct Action of Unconstitutionality 8027, filed by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), which is seeking a suspension of the provisional measure’s effects.