Brasil: Fux Cancels Hearing, Keeps Suspension of Bolsa Família Betting Ban
Brazil.– February 6, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Supreme Federal Court decision maintains the suspension of account blocks for social program beneficiaries while the regulatory debate continues.
Overview
Justice Luiz Fux of the Supremo Tribunal Federal cancelled the conciliation hearing that was scheduled to discuss the ban on betting for beneficiaries of the Bolsa Família program. As a result, the suspension of the rule that restricted these users from accessing regulated betting platforms in Brazil remains in effect.
Details / Context
The hearing was intended to bring together the federal government and representatives of the betting sector to debate a measure introduced by the Ministério da Fazenda, which ordered the automatic blocking of existing accounts and prohibited new registrations by beneficiaries of social programs, including the Benefício de Prestação Continuada.
In late 2025, Justice Fux granted a preliminary injunction partially suspending the enforcement of this regulation, allowing already active accounts to continue operating while the legal scope of the restrictions was examined.
Current status
With the cancellation of the hearing — attributed to scheduling issues within the Court — the case remains pending until a new conciliation date is set. Until further judicial or regulatory decisions are issued, the suspension remains in force under the conditions previously established by the Supreme Court.
This means that:
- Accounts of already registered beneficiaries cannot be blocked.
- The debate over the validity and scope of restrictions on new registrations remains open.
- The issue continues to be discussed within Brazil’s evolving betting regulatory framework.
Regulatory impact
The decision reinforces the ongoing debate around the balance between social protection policies and the regulation of online betting. For the industry, the case represents a key precedent regarding the limits of administrative intervention and the importance of legal certainty in a regulated market environment.
Future outlook
The final outcome of this case will play a significant role in shaping Brazil’s betting regulation, particularly concerning vulnerable groups and operator responsibilities. In the meantime, the market continues to operate in a transitional regulatory scenario, awaiting clearer judicial guidance.
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