Brazil's betting ban: what the provisional measure changes and when it can expire
Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 bans online betting in Brazil. Congress has extended its validity, but the final decision has no firm date.
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Quick answer
Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, published on September 25, 2026, amends Brazil's betting law and bans the operation and offer of online betting. On November 11, Congress extended its validity by 60 days. If it is not voted in time, it loses effect. The Supreme Court is reviewing its constitutionality.[1][3]
In this article
Why it mattersWhat the measure saysWhere the measure stands in CongressDeadline and the risk of lapsingThe dispute at the Supreme CourtWhat to watchWhat we don't know yetWhat changedSourcesKey points
- Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 was published on September 25, 2026, and amends Law 14.790 of 2023, which regulates betting in Brazil.[1]
- According to Agência Senado, the measure orders operators to end their activities within 30 days.[1]
- On November 11, Congress extended the measure's validity by 60 days, according to the Official Gazette.[3]
- Reports give March 4 or 5, 2027 as the voting deadline, and the exact date is not yet clear.[2]
Why it matters
The decision affects companies operating in the country, players, sports advertising and the revenue the government receives from the sector. The outcome determines whether Brazil keeps a regulated betting model or adopts a ban.[1][4]
What the measure says
The measure, signed by President Lula, bans the operation, offer, intermediation and advertising of online betting, both on sports and on games. According to Agência Senado, it also orders operators to end their activities within 30 days. Reports on the text say the ban covers physical and virtual environments.[1]
The measure amends Law 14.790 of 2023, which created the authorization model for betting operators. It therefore changes a rule already in force, rather than creating a new one from scratch.[1]
Where the measure stands in Congress
The measure entered urgency procedure on November 9. Earlier, a joint committee was appointed on September 30, and the committee's opinion is required before the floor votes in both houses. The Chamber of Deputies considers the matter first.[3]
The deadline for amendments was extended to October 13, and the measure received close to 100 amendments, according to the press. Because the process is not finished, the November 11 extension gives Congress more time.[4]
Deadline and the risk of lapsing
A provisional measure is valid for 60 days, extendable for another 60. The count is suspended during the year-end recess, which explains the different dates reported. Reports point to March 4 or 5, 2027 as the limit.[2]
If the measure is not voted in time, it loses effect and betting returns to the previous legislation. One report also says the final decision may fall to lawmakers who take office in 2027.[3]
The dispute at the Supreme Court
Industry groups have asked the Supreme Court to suspend the measure. According to reports from November 11 and 12, after a request from the Attorney General's Office, Justice Luiz Fux suspended the lawsuits challenging the ban until the full court rules on the merits.[3]
While the court has not ruled, the legal situation can change. Companies and players should follow both Congress and the court, because the two tracks could lead to different outcomes.[5]
What to watch
Three things matter: the vote in the joint committee and in the floor, the measure's expiry date, and the Supreme Court's ruling on constitutionality. Each one could change the outlook for the betting market.[1]
What we don't know yet
- The exact date when the measure expires. Reports point to March 4 or 5, 2027.
- Whether Congress will approve, change or reject the measure, and when.
- When the Supreme Court will rule on the merits of its constitutionality.
What changed
- Nov 12, 2026: First draft. Needs human review before publication. Deadline dates conflict across reports (March 4 or 5, 2027). Several November reports repeat the same agency note, and the full pages were not opened. Supreme Court details are as reported on November 11 and 12 and should be checked.
- Nov 12, 2026: Reviewed by Jackson and published.
Sources
- Agência Senado: MP proíbe bets e determina encerramento das operações em 30 dias (accessed Nov 12, 2026)
- Correio da Manhã: MP que proíbe bets pode perder validade em março de 2027 (accessed Nov 12, 2026)
- Correio do Estado: Congresso prorroga por 60 dias MP que proíbe bets no país (accessed Nov 12, 2026)
- DGABC: Após extensão do prazo, MP do fim das bets recebe quase 100 emendas (accessed Nov 12, 2026)
- Projuris: Proibição das bets: o que muda com a MP 1.394/2026 (accessed Nov 12, 2026)