TLDR Brazil’s Congress extended the nationwide online gambling ban by 60 days. The measure could stay in force until March 4, 2027, because of the legislative recess. Lawmakers filed 99 amendments, and 94 remain after five were withdrawn. The Supreme Federal Court is reviewing four constitutional challenges to the ban. More than 3,500 jobs have been lost, and up to 21.6 million bettors could move offshore.
Brazil’s ban on online gambling will stay in place for at least 60 more days. The National Congress has extended Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, giving lawmakers more time to decide its fate.
Because of the upcoming legislative recess, the measure could remain in force until March 4, 2027. If Congress does not approve it by then, it will lose its legal effect.
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre signed the extension. It was published in Brazil’s Official Gazette on November 11.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued the measure on September 25. It suspended online sports betting, casino games and related advertising across the country.
The ban took effect right away. Licensed operators had to stop taking new bets and refund customer balances that had not yet been paid out. The measure still needs approval from Congress to become permanent law.
Lawmakers now have until March 2027 to decide whether the suspension of online betting should be maintained.#Brazil #OnlineGambling #GamblingBan #ProvisionalMeasure #HealthIsNotAGamble #LegislativeUpdate https://t.co/RE0Hy339AT pic.twitter.com/WAEPT60O6d
— Focus Gaming News (@FocusGamingNews) November 12, 2026
Lawmakers Weigh 94 Proposed Changes
Congress received 99 proposed amendments to the measure. Five were later withdrawn, leaving 94 still on the table.
Several lawmakers want to bring back regulated sports betting while keeping online casino games illegal. Others want stricter advertising rules and bans on gambling sponsorships tied to sports teams, stadiums and competitions.
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