Brazil's highest court is gathering evidence on the consequences of the federal government's fixed-odds betting prohibition. A day-long session begins in Brasília at 10:00 on November 3, bringing the dispute over Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 before institutions with competing views of its legal, economic and social effects.
Justice Luiz Fux ordered the discussion while handling constitutional case ADI 8027. The National Association of Games and Lotteries filed that challenge and wants the measure suspended. According to the Supreme Court notice, the legislation stops the operation, promotion and intermediation of fixed-odds wagering and ends previously issued permissions. Testimony at the session will inform the case but will not decide it.
The speaking programme covers government agencies, sports organisations, licensed-sector representatives, media interests, commerce and academic research. Its composition changed after federal lawyers said the first version gave disproportionate space to football and wagering businesses.
The revised programme adds the health and justice ministries as well as the Brazilian Supermarkets Association, Agência Brasil reports. Those additions allow the court to hear evidence on addiction, consumer protection, household spending and law enforcement alongside arguments about club finance, contracts and regulated-market activity.
