Brazil’s National Association for the Legal Security of Games and Betting (Anseja) has asked the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to hold a conciliation hearing with the Government.
The request was filed in Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) 8,024, overseen by Justice Luiz Fux, and challenges Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which prohibited the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting nationwide.
Anseja wants representatives from the Attorney General’s Office (AGU), Congress, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Prosecutor General’s Office to participate.
It has also proposed allowing affected state and district governments, alongside organisations admitted to the proceedings, to join the discussions.
The association has suggested examining alternatives to a complete prohibition, including limits on deposits and losses, restrictions on certain betting products and advertising, and expanded self-exclusion mechanisms.
Other proposed discussion points include deadlines for shutting down platforms, proportional refunds of licence fees paid by operators, the return of bettors’ balances and the impact of the measure on state and Federal District authorisations.
Meanwhile, Kaizen Gaming, the owner and operator of Betano, has reiterated its commitment to Brazil and its local workforce.
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) have also continued their public opposition to the measure, with messages reading “Banning isn’t protecting” displayed at football matches.
The AGU is also preparing legal action against betting operators to recover more than BR1bn ($197m) in public spending on gambling-disorder treatment.
After bettors were given until October 5 to withdraw their funds voluntarily, operators reported that approximately BR159m remained to be returned
