Brazilian Congress receives 58 amendments to betting ban, including sports betting proposals
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Brazil’s provisional measure 1.394/2026, which bans fixed-odds betting, is under consideration by Congress after lawmakers submitted at least 58 amendments by 13 October. At least 11 seek to retain sports betting while keeping online casino games prohibited; other proposals would preserve activity by authorised operators or address oversight, player protection and sector revenues.
Why it matters
The amendments could preserve sports betting while prohibiting online casinos, shaping authorised operators’ options and oversight in Brazil.