Minister Luiz Fux, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), retreated from his previous position and now admits the possibility of granting an injunction to suspend the law that regulates betting in Brazil. The decision may come after public hearings and a detailed analysis of the impact of this legislation. But the declaration has already raised concerns about legal security and regulation of the sector.
Luiz Fux considers granting an injunction on betting in Brazil
Bets in Brazil, called “bets”, continue to generate controversy in the Federal Supreme Court (STF). When the case reached the STF, Minister Luiz Fux opted for an abbreviated procedure. This meant that the process would be taken directly to the plenary, without a preliminary individual decision. However, Fux now suggests a possible change in his approach.
In a recent statement, Fux indicated that he may grant an injunction, that is, a provisional decision, suspending the betting law if he identifies urgency in the case. Therefore, this possibility is being analyzed after a series of public hearings that have been taking place since the beginning of the week and will continue until tomorrow.
The minister highlighted the need to deeply evaluate the points of view presented during the hearings to form his decision.
Therefore, Minister Luiz Fux said he will analyze all perspectives brought up in the hearings to assess the urgency of the issue. The judge did not rule out the possibility of granting an injunction to suspend the law, if he understands that there is an urgency that justifies this measure.
The main concern is the uncertainty regarding the regulation of the betting market. Luiz Fux expressed concern about the time until the final judgment, scheduled for the first half of 2025. He fears that this delay will hinder the development of the sector.
Furthermore, he mentioned that he will seek dialogue with the other powers before making any decision. The objective is to avoid friction between the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary on such a delicate topic for the whole of society.
The future of betting in Brazil
The minister stated that, while analyzing the injunction, he will listen to all points of view before deciding. He highlighted the importance of dialogue with other powers to ensure a fair and well-founded decision.
The situation surrounding betting regulation in Brazil remains uncertain. The possibility of an injunction that suspends the law before the final judgment on the merits raises questions about legal certainty and market stability.
Minister Luiz Fux’s final decision still depends on the analysis of public hearings and a possible consensus between the powers. The scenario will remain open until the STF takes a definitive position, which will probably only happen in the first half of 2025.
