STF schedules public hearing on MP 1.394/2026 and national betting ban for 3 November
Luiz Fux summoned 26 participants; legislative deadline is 23 November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- The Supreme Federal Court (STF) scheduled a public hearing for 3 November 2026 to review MP 1.394/2026 and Brazil’s national betting ban.
- Rapporteur Justice Luiz Fux summoned 26 participants, including ANJL, IBJR, the Attorney General’s Office (AGU), the Ministry of Finance and the CBF.
- The STF deferred ruling on provisional relief requests and set oral arguments before the National Congress deadline of 23 November 2026.
- More than 90 parliamentary amendments to MP 1.394/2026 remain open, many seeking to preserve sports betting and to prohibit online casino gaming.
The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil (Supreme Federal Court, STF) set 3 November 2026 for a public hearing to assess the validity of Provisional Measure MP 1.394/2026 and the national betting ban. The rapporteur, Justice Luiz Fux, summoned 26 participants, including industry associations, the Attorney General’s Office (AGU), the Ministry of Finance and the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF). The court postponed a decision on requests for provisional relief, keeping those issues for oral argument while Congress faces a 23 November 2026 deadline to decide the measure.
Participants summoned and scope of the call
The Second Chamber’s order summons 26 institutions and representatives. Among those called are the associations ANJL and IBJR, plaintiffs in the unconstitutionality action ADI 8.027, as well as the AGU and the Ministry of Finance. Sector entities such as ABERT, ABRACRIM, UERJ Reg, CNI, ABLE and AIGAMING were also listed, together with the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) and 10 clubs from Brazil’s top football division.
ANJL and IBJR filed ADI 8.027 after the national ban came into force, seeking suspension of prohibitions on fixed-odds betting and preservation of the prior regulatory framework for licensed operators. The associations asked the STF to suspend the ban while the merits are decided or, alternatively, to order a transitional period for commercial entities holding valid licences.
Procedural situation and legislative timetable
The summons arrived one day after the deadline set within the provisional measure itself for the termination of existing gaming licences. The court chose to convene the public hearing rather than immediately resolve the requested injunctions, moving focus to the oral debate scheduled for 3 November. The National Congress has until 23 de noviembre de 2026 to ratify, modify or reject MP 1.394/2026; more than 90 parliamentary amendments remain open seeking regulatory alternatives, many aimed at preserving sports betting and prohibiting online casino gambling.
Rapporteur Luiz Fux’s prior judicial stance
Justice Luiz Fux has previously expressed positions on gambling regulation in earlier deliberations. In August 2026, during extraordinary appeal RE 966.177, he voted to uphold article 50 of the 1941 Code of Misdemeanours, considering prohibitions on certain games of chance compatible with the 1988 Constitution to protect public order and consumer financial health. In 2024 hearings on ADI 7.721, Fux voiced concern about insufficient regulatory controls, which led the court to support measures such as blocking social program payments to prevent their use in betting and limits on promotional campaigns targeting minors.
What the hearing will offer
The session will allow licensed operators, sports bodies, the Ministry of Finance and federal government representatives to present positions on whether a total prohibition is appropriate or whether a differentiated regulatory regime should be adopted; it will serve as the procedural forum for the 26 interventions summoned by the rapporteur before the legislative deadline. Industry and regulatory arguments are expected to cover licensing impacts and payment controls, and participants may address issues relevant to both /regulation and /payments.
Miguel Sandoval, Corresponsal de regulación.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the STF public hearing on the betting ban scheduled?
The public hearing is scheduled for 3 November 2026; the summons was issued by Justice Luiz Fux in the context of ADI 8.027.
Who was summoned to the 3 November hearing?
Twenty-six institutions and representatives were summoned, including ANJL, IBJR, the Attorney General’s Office (AGU), the Ministry of Finance, ABERT, ABRACRIM, UERJ Reg, CNI, ABLE, AIGAMING, the CBF and ten top-tier football clubs.
Did the STF grant immediate provisional relief against the ban?
No. The STF did not grant immediate provisional relief and left the injunction requests pending for resolution after the oral arguments on 3 November 2026.
What is the legislative deadline for MP 1.394/2026?
The National Congress has until 23 November 2026 to ratify, amend or reject MP 1.394/2026; over 90 parliamentary amendments have been registered.
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