A court ruling allows the betting platform to continue operating until October 25, as legal challenges over the country’s new betting regulations remain unresolved.
Brazil’s betting market has reached another legal turning point after a court decision allowed Stake to continue its operations temporarily. The authorization, granted by São Paulo’s 9th Federal Civil Court, remains valid until October 25, 2026, unless an earlier ruling changes the situation.
The case comes amid uncertainty for fixed-odds betting operators following the introduction of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on September 25.
The court’s decision allows Stake to remain operational on a provisional basis, provided it meets the requirements set out for bettor protection and regulatory controls. It also prevents blocks and redirections based solely on the anticipated early expiration of the company’s authorization.
A short-term decision, not a final settlement
The ruling does not grant Stake permanent authorization or guarantee that it can continue operating beyond October 25. Federal Judge Cristiane Farias Rodrigues dos Santos rejected the company’s requests to overturn the provisional measure and extend its authorization until 2029.
Any continuation beyond the current deadline will depend on the progress of the legal proceedings and further court decisions.
The case was brought with the support of law firm Bichara e Motta Advogados, whose legal team included Udo Seckelmann, Thiago Stüssi, Beatriz Braz, Pedro Heitor de Araújo, and Rodrigo Nakane.
According to the company’s legal team, this is the first favorable ruling for a fixed-odds betting operator in Brazil in the legal disputes linked to the new provisional measure.
Brazil’s betting sector awaits further clarity
The case adds to the broader debate over the scope and implementation of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which is being challenged before Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF).
The measure must also be approved by the National Congress to become definitive law, making its legislative progress another important factor for the industry.
For operators and other industry stakeholders, the case highlights the importance of upcoming judicial and legislative decisions. These developments will help determine how the new provisions are applied and what requirements companies must meet to continue operating in one of Latin America’s most significant betting markets.
