Brazil: Supreme Court Suspends Cases Involving 29 Betting Brands
Brazil – 12 November 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Luiz Fux, a Justice of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF), has ordered the suspension of legal proceedings brought by companies representing 29 betting brands, including Stake, Blaze and EstrelaBet, seeking permission to resume operations in the country.
The decision, issued on 9 November 2026, halted 13 legal challenges related to the online betting prohibition introduced under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026.
The judge considered the suspension necessary to prevent conflicting rulings while the Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of the ban.
Thirteen Legal Proceedings Suspended
The ruling followed a request from the Office of the Prosecutor General (PGR), which warned about legal uncertainty arising from differing court decisions.
The 13 legal challenges were filed before the Federal Court in São Paulo.
Of these, 12 were brought by betting companies controlling 29 brands, while the remaining case was filed by a technology company claiming that its domain had been blocked incorrectly.
The suspension will remain in place until the Supreme Federal Court reaches a final decision on the constitutional dispute.
Stake, Blaze and EstrelaBet Among Affected Operators
Major brands involved in the legal challenges include:
- Stake.
- Blaze.
- EstrelaBet.
- Casa de Apostas.
- Bet4.
- BetBoom.
- BetSul.
- Reals.
- UltraBet.
Other operators also sought judicial permission to restore access to their platforms and resume commercial activities.
The companies dispute the legality of the Government’s decision, arguing that it breaches previous commitments made by federal authorities.
In particular, they point out that they had paid R$30 million for licences authorising operations until 2029.
Stake and Casa de Apostas Previously Secured Injunctions
Stake was among the first companies to challenge the restrictions in court, filing its case on 5 October.
The operator obtained a favourable injunction on 8 October, partially suspending the effects of the ban. However, the ruling was overturned the following day.
Meanwhile, CDA Gaming, which operates Casa de Apostas, secured a temporary court order on 3 November.
The decision was overturned on 6 November by the Federal Regional Court of the Third Region (TRF-3), reinstating the blocking of three domains associated with the company.
These developments contributed to concerns about inconsistent judicial interpretations.
Supreme Court Seeks to Prevent Conflicting Rulings
In explaining his decision, Luiz Fux warned that allowing different courts to issue conflicting rulings could create legal uncertainty and unequal treatment among operators.
The judge also referred to the social risks associated with fixed-odds betting.
The STF is currently examining four direct constitutional challenges related to the Government’s measure.
The suspension does not constitute a final ruling on the legality of the prohibition. Instead, it temporarily halts related litigation while the constitutional review continues.
Government Defends Betting Restrictions
During a public hearing before the STF, Attorney General of the Union Jorge Messias defended the State’s authority to restrict economic activities when they present risks to fundamental rights.
He argued that licensing, regulation and supervision had not been sufficient to prevent gambling-related social harm.
Concerns raised included effects on mental health, household finances and vulnerable consumers.
The Government’s measure provides for the blocking of gambling websites and commercial social media accounts, alongside restrictions on financial services linked to betting platforms.
Anatel and Central Bank Also Involved
The affected companies have requested that the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) unblock their domains to allow operations to resume.
They have also called on the Central Bank of Brazil to suspend restrictions affecting banking transactions associated with betting platforms.
These requests form part of the legal proceedings now suspended.
Meanwhile, operators including Betano, Bet365, Superbet, Sportingbet and Esportes da Sorte have not filed challenges in lower courts seeking to reverse the restrictions.
Industry Impact and Next Steps
The suspension directly affects companies seeking to restore their operating rights through individual court decisions.
For operators, the next significant development will be the STF’s ruling on the constitutionality of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026.
In the meantime, the prohibition continues to affect commercial operations, advertising agreements and technology services associated with betting.
Luiz Fux’s decision places the legal dispute over Brazil’s betting ban firmly before the Supreme Federal Court, suspending proceedings involving 29 brands until the constitutionality of the prohibition is determined.
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