Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has authorised the resumption of a case examining whether gambling remains a criminal offence under the country's legal framework. In August, he requested a review of proceedings that assess whether the 1988 Constitution contemplated a prohibition.
Before that, Dino waited for progress on other cases dealing with municipal lotteries and betting. The agenda now includes the constitutionality of MP 1,394, which banned betting in Brazil. STF President Edson Fachin will schedule the resumption of discussions.
In early November, the court began hearing ADPF 1212, a case on whether municipalities can create and operate lotteries, including sports lotteries. Dino then recalled his request for a joint evaluation of related proceedings. Justice Luiz Fux, rapporteur for cases on betting constitutionality and RE 966177, agreed. No date has been set for resuming the discussion.
Fachin said the court should organise a joint session to examine the cases at an appropriate time. The cases were initially planned for separate consideration. Fux noted he needs more time to prepare a vote addressing all points. 'The Presidency's stance is toward a separate judgment,' Fachin said. 'However, I am open to the considerations of the panel.'
