Brazil's National Congress extended a provisional measure banning betting platforms by 60 days through Act No. 118, issued Wednesday by Senator Davi Alcolumbre, the Congress president. The initial deadline of 23 November shifts to 4 March, accounting for the legislative recess from 23 December through 1 February.
Provisional Measure No. 1,394, published 25 September, prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting platforms nationwide. Operators were required to cease operations by 25 October.
The Joint Committee reviewing the measure remains unconvened, despite 12 senators and 13 deputies designated as titular members, plus seven senators and seven deputies as alternates. The committee chair and reporting member have not been appointed; floor deliberations cannot proceed until the rapporteur issues a committee report.
Nearly 100 amendments have been submitted. Broad consensus exists among them on banning online casino games while preserving sports betting, tightening enforcement against illegal gambling advertising, and blocking unlicensed domains. Several amendments mirror rules already in force: prohibiting bets by federal welfare beneficiaries and restricting credit card deposits.
Parliament faces competing priorities including the 2027 budget, Big Tech regulation, debt relief and constitutional amendments on public security. The legislative calendar will be further disrupted by elections for chamber presidencies, Carnival, and the assignment of standing committees following the recess. Many lawmakers near the end of their terms show little appetite for deliberating on a provisional measure laden with amendments.
