Brazilian Court Reinstates CDA Gaming’s Betting Licence on Interim Basis
Judge Adriana Pileggi suspends Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 so CDA can resume operations.
Key Takeaways
- Federal Appellate Judge Adriana Pileggi suspended Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 for CDA Gaming on 3 November.
- The relief allows CDA Gaming Ltda to resume activities while a writ of mandamus proceeds.
- CDA Gaming holds an authorisation under SPA/MF Ordinance No. 255/2025 valid until December 2029 and paid R$30m for the licence.
- The provisional guidelines foresee about a $200,000 fine for non-compliance, and the interim order applies only to CDA Gaming.
A federal appellate judge in Brazil granted interim relief on 3 November allowing CDA Gaming Ltda to resume its licensed betting operations while a writ of mandamus proceeds through the courts. Federal Appellate Judge Adriana Pileggi of the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3) suspended the effects of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 in CDA Gaming’s case.
Scope of the ruling
Judge Pileggi’s order permits CDA Gaming to continue the licensed activities it received under the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) authorisation. The company operates the Casa de Apostas, Betsul and Jogo Online brands, and its authorisation was granted under Ordinance SPA/MF No. 255/2025, which permitted operation until December 2029. For that licence CDA Gaming paid R$30m, the court record states.
Court rationale and limits
The judgment, cited by Brazilian legal news site Lei em Campo, said forcing the enterprises to stop within the short timeframe could cause undue financial losses and would contradict principles of legal certainty, reasonableness and proportionality. The court noted the provisional regulations do not provide for reimbursement of costs or compensation to affected operators.
The provisional guidelines referenced in the ruling also indicate an administrative sanction of about $200,000 for non‑compliance with the measure. The interim relief specifically allows CDA Gaming’s domains and the operational, financial and payment services required to conduct its licensed activities to resume, and it does not extend to other betting operators affected by the provisional measure. CDA Gaming must continue to comply with applicable regulatory requirements and remain subject to government oversight. The court is considering the writ of mandamus filed by the company at first instance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Brazilian court order on 3 November for CDA Gaming?
The court suspended the effects of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026 in CDA Gaming’s case and granted interim relief allowing the company to resume licensed operations while the writ of mandamus is considered. The decision was issued by Federal Appellate Judge Adriana Pileggi of the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3).
Which brands and authorisation does CDA Gaming hold?
CDA Gaming operates the Casa de Apostas, Betsul and Jogo Online brands and received authorisation from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) under Ordinance SPA/MF No. 255/2025, which permits operation until December 2029.
How much did CDA Gaming pay for its licence and what financial penalties are in the provisional measure?
For the licence CDA Gaming paid R$30m according to the court rulings, and the provisional guidelines referenced in the judgment foresee about a $200,000 fine for non-compliance with the measure.
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