Bolsonaro allies behind bulk of pro-betting recommends to Brazilian ban
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Allies of Flávio Bolsonaro, mainly from the PL and PP parties, authored 30 of the 35 amendments aimed at softening or reversing Brazil's provisional measure MP 1.394/2026, which outlaws fixed-odds betting. Of 97 amendments filed by the 13 October deadline, 25 would tighten the ban and 37 are neutral, though 13 of those neutral ones lean toward keeping a regulated market. Most pro-betting edits would prohibit online casino games but preserve sports betting, and football-linked lawmakers argue that sponsorship money supports clubs.
Why it matters
Most amendments would keep sports betting but prohibit online casino games, so Brazil's conversion bill outcome decides whether licensed operators and suppliers retain their market.