Brazilian Congress president Davi Alcolumbre has extended the deadline for amendments to Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which bans fixed-odds betting. Lawmakers now have until 23:59 on 13 October, up from the original 1 October deadline. The extension was granted to ensure equal participation during the election period.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the measure on 25 September. It prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of sports betting and online gaming across Brazil, including services operating from abroad. By 2 October, legislators had submitted 42 amendments; four were later withdrawn. More proposals may arrive before the new deadline.
Most amendments aim to narrow the ban. Lawmakers propose exempting licensed sports betting on match results and collective statistics, targeting only online casino and slot products. Other proposals include extending the transition period, protecting existing football-club sponsorship contracts for up to 24 months, or preserving licences operators have already paid for. Some amendments address responsible-gaming measures, enforcement changes and directing tax revenue to healthcare or public safety.
Provisional measures take immediate effect but require congressional approval to remain in force. Under the current schedule, MP 1,394 enters urgent consideration on 9 November, with the first stage closing on 23 November. The measure can be extended for another 60 days if the Chamber of Deputies and Senate do not complete their review in time.
The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming and the National Association of Games and Lotteries have already filed petitions with the Federal Supreme Court seeking to suspend the measure or extend the transition period.
