Stake Allowed to Resume Operations in Brazil Until October 25.
A federal court in São Paulo has allowed online betting platform Stake to temporarily resume operations in Brazil until October 25, following a legal challenge to government restrictions affecting betting licenses.
The ruling was issued by Federal Judge Cristiane Farias Rodrigues dos Santos of São Paulo’s 9th Federal Civil Court. This is after Stake challenged Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 through law firm Bichara e Motta.
Stake sought approval to continue operating under its authorization, valid until December 31, 2029.
The court also ordered authorities to unblock the platform’s website. Additionally while requiring the company to comply with regulatory and judicial conditions. These include protecting minors, allowing customer withdrawals, maintaining sufficient funds to cover customer balances, preserving transaction records, and submitting required regulatory reports.
Stake is also prohibited from launching new promotional campaigns aimed at expanding its user base or operating through unauthorized domains.
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The decision follows a provisional measure introduced by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in September that sought to prohibit online casinos and sports betting websites in the country.
Stake welcomed the ruling, emphasizing the importance of consumer protection, responsible gambling measures, clear regulations, and government oversight. The company also stated that it would continue complying with the applicable regulatory and judicial requirements.
Brazilian Gambling Associations Challenge the Ban
Meanwhile, two Brazilian gambling trade associations, the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), have separately challenged the provisional measure before Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court.
The associations argue that the restrictions may be unconstitutional, questioning whether the government demonstrated sufficient urgency to justify their introduction.
They also warned that the measure creates uncertainty for licensed operators that have invested under Brazil’s existing regulatory framework.
Both organizations are seeking to suspend the measure’s effects while the court reviews the legal challenges.
