ANJL requests dialogue with Lula to restore Brazil's regulated betting market
Association seeks reinstatement of regulated market after 22 months of suspension
Key Takeaways
- ANJL asked President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a new dialogue to restore Brazil’s regulated betting market.
- The prohibition suspended regulated activity 22 months after the market launched.
- The sector contributed BRL 9.95 billion in 2025 and BRL 11.1 billion in combined lottery and betting revenues in 2026 before the ban.
- ANJL and the Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável filed a petition with the Supremo Tribunal Federal to suspend the prohibition.
- The Supremo Tribunal Federal set a public hearing for 3 November 2026, scheduled by Minister Luiz Fux.
ANJL —Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias— has requested a new dialogue with re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss restoring the regulated betting market in Brazil. The request, made public on 28 October 2026, follows the prohibition that suspended regulated activity 22 months after the market was launched.
Petition and ANJL’s arguments
ANJL said it expects dialogue to be restored and the rule of law to prevail. The association, which represents fixed-odds bookmakers in Brazil, warned that the prohibition could drive bettors to illegal sites where consumer protections, age checks, tax collection and reliable withdrawals do not exist.
"The Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) congratulates President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election. As the representative of fixed-odds betting operators in Brazil, the association expects that dialogue will be restored and that the democratic rule of law will prevail," ANJL said.
Fiscal impact and legal actions
ANJL highlighted the sector's fiscal contributions: in 2025 the state received BRL 9.95 billion (about $1.8 billion); combined lottery and betting revenues reached BRL 11.1 billion in 2026, before the prohibition was imposed.
The association filed a petition with the Supremo Tribunal Federal together with the Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável (IBJR) seeking suspension of the measure. The Supremo Tribunal Federal has scheduled a public hearing for 3 November 2026, set by Minister Luiz Fux, to consider arguments from industry representatives and other stakeholders.
Next steps announced
ANJL said it will work with the National Congress and the Executive Branch to improve the regulated market and combat illegal operations, and requested that authorities prioritise controlling unregulated operators rather than imposing a general prohibition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did ANJL ask President Lula to do?
ANJL requested a new dialogue with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss restoring the regulated betting market in Brazil. The request was communicated on 28 October 2026 and calls for reinstating regulatory dialogue and the rule of law.
When is the Supremo Tribunal Federal public hearing scheduled?
The Supremo Tribunal Federal scheduled a public hearing for 3 November 2026. Minister Luiz Fux fixed the date to hear arguments from industry representatives and other interested parties.
What fiscal figures did the industry contribute before the prohibition?
In 2025 the sector delivered BRL 9.95 billion to state coffers (approximately $1.8 billion). In 2026, combined lottery and betting revenues reached BRL 11.1 billion before the suspension.
What legal action did ANJL take against the prohibition?
ANJL filed a petition with the Supremo Tribunal Federal together with the Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável (IBJR) requesting suspension of the measure that imposed the prohibition.
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