Lula omits bets ban from Globo interview as MP 1.394/2026 draws 99 amendments
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Lula did not mention his planned ban on bets once during a 40-minute Globo interview on 15 October, despite having promoted it as a campaign flagship. The article says the ban, set out in provisional measure MP 1.394/2026 issued on 25 September, has drawn 99 amendments in Congress, mostly seeking to soften it. Supreme Court rapporteur Luiz Fux is reportedly considering leaving his decision until after the second round of voting, nine days away.
Why it matters
The ban’s many amendments and possible delayed court decision leave its prospects uncertain for operators and suppliers.