Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules betting ban hearing for November
Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Luiz Fux, who is overseeing the provisional measure (MP) that prohibits the offering, operation, and advertisement of betting companies in Brazil, has announced a public hearing scheduled for November 3 at 10:00 a.m.
A total of 26 businesses have been invited to participate, including representatives from the licensed sports betting and online gaming sector, various football clubs, the Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters, the Brazilian Association of Criminal Lawyers, the National Confederation of Trade in Goods, Services, and Tourism, and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
The notice indicates that Justice Fux is addressing requests from the Office of the Attorney General (AGU), the plaintiffs in this case, and amici curiaeindividuals or entities that contribute information to aid in the judicial proceedings.