Brazilian Lawmakers Propose Amendments to Shield Sports Betting from Advancing Fixed-Odds Ban

Brazilian lawmakers have submitted amendments to preserve sports betting as the government advances a ban on fixed-odds wagering. The deadline for lawmakers to submit amendments to Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026 expired at 11:59 p.m. on October 13. By October 9, the measure had received at least 58 amendments, four of which were subsequently withdrawn, according to BNL Data.

At least seven lawmakers proposed striking the sports betting prohibition while retaining the online casino ban. Representative Bebeto (PP-RJ) called for legalizing all pre-measure betting formats, subject to existing advertising curbs including no stadium naming rights purchases. Others submitting proposals included Senator Romário, Representative Tabata Amaral (PSB-SP), Representative Bibo Nunes (PL-RS) and Representative Hildo Rocha (MDB-MA).

Legislative and Regulatory Timelines Collide

A joint committee has been named to examine the measure and amendments, though Congress has not yet named its leadership or set a review schedule. Lawmakers have until November 23 to deliberate, after which the item could block the agenda from November 9 if unresolved. Momentum is expected to build after the October 25 presidential runoff.

The executive branch is simultaneously winding down the regulated market. Ordinance SPA/MF No. 3.005 designates December 15 as the final operating date for fixed-odds operators, with federal authorizations terminating October 25. Licensed operators that paid 30 million reais ($5.6 million) are following the shutdown schedule.

Enforcement Push and Judicial Challenges

Government data show 13,241 illegal betting websites submitted for blocking in 12 days, an average of 1,103 daily. Officials worry unlicensed platforms will absorb demand left by the regulated exit. On October 13, Ordinance MJSP No. 1.325/2026 created a dedicated Federal Police unit to fight illegal betting and match-fixing. Meanwhile, banks have been scheduled to return balances to bettors between October 9 and 14 if the funds were not voluntarily withdrawn by October 5, with Caixa Econômica Federal available as backup.

The measure faces separate challenges at the Supreme Federal Court, where Justice Luiz Fux has not yet ruled on suspension requests filed by ANJL, IBJR, Anseja, ANPV and Abert. As reported by Yogonet International, the election outcome on October 25 is likely to shape congressional handling of proposals to retain a legal sports betting sector.

The core tension remains whether amendments can advance before the regulated market fully closes and illegal operators expand.

Reporting: Yogonet International

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