Brazil court suspends Stake’s temporary permission to operate

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  The Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3) suspended an injunction that had allowed Stake Brazil to continue operating until October 25, 2026.

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  The ruling followed an appeal by the federal government’s solicitor general’s office, the AGU, and restores the effects of a federal measure prohibiting betting operations in Brazil.

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  The court said allowing one betting company to operate while others faced restrictions could create regulatory inequality and undermine consistent enforcement of government policy.

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  The suspension will remain in effect until the original case reaches a final judgment or the TRF-3 presidency issues a new decision.

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  Stake had argued that it held federal authorization valid through December 31, 2029, and reported paying a R$30 million licence fee and making about R$128.2 million in investments and other expenditures.

Who

Stake Brazil Ltda. and the Federal Regional Court of the 3rd Region (TRF-3)

What

The TRF-3 suspended an injunction allowing Stake Brazil to operate despite a federal measure prohibiting betting operations.

When

October 9, 2026

Where

Brazil

Why

The court said an exception for Stake could create regulatory inequality and weaken the uniform implementation of federal policy.

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