Provisional Measure 1.394/2026, which would ban fixed-odds betting in Brazil, may not secure legislative approval by December 20 despite government pressure. The measure is still awaiting committee formation in Congress. Members have been nominated, but no president or rapporteur has been appointed, blocking consideration of 94 amendments.
Lawmakers initially submitted 99 amendments; five were withdrawn. Senator Dr. Hiran (PP-RR) proposed restricting betting to actual sporting events, excluding 'tigrinho' and other games of chance. Representative Julio Arcoverde (PP-PI) proposed banning only unlicensed operators without refunding concession fees. Senator Sergeant Reginauro (PSDB-CE) and Representative Captain Alden (PL-BA) each submitted 17 amendments.
Institutional Relations Minister José Guimarães (PT) said Tuesday the government intends to approve the betting measure, the Public Security Constitutional Amendment and the Zero Fare Constitutional Amendment for public transportation by December 20. 'If we vote on these three major agendas, we will already be satisfied,' he said, adding the administration would not abandon the betting ban.
The measure enters expedited procedure on November 9, when it begins blocking the chamber's agenda. The initial 60-day period ends November 23, followed by automatic extension. With the legislative recess from December 23 to February 1, BNLData calculates the measure will expire March 4, 2027, unless approved.
The proposal also faces judicial scrutiny. Supreme Federal Court Justice Luiz Fux, who upheld its validity, scheduled a November 3 hearing with government representatives, betting operators and football clubs.
The ban would eliminate federal revenue from operators and allocations under Law 14.790/2023 for sports, tourism and the National Public Security Fund. This comes as Congress considers the 2027 budget, where mandatory spending accounts for 91.7% of federal expenditures, leaving 8.3% for investments and public services.
