Fux gives government 72 hours to respond to Lula's provisional measure banning betting sites in Brazil
STF minister analyzes requests to suspend Lula's measure that bans virtual betting and casinos in the country. Read on Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- STF minister Luiz Fux has given the AGU 72 hours to comment on Lula's provisional measure banning betting sites.
- Associations like ANJL and IBJR have filed lawsuits requesting the suspension of the ban.
- Companies argue the ban creates legal uncertainty and disregards substantial investments made for authorization.
- They claim to have paid millions in fees and invested in compliance structures.
- The provisional measure allegedly lacks urgency and financial impact estimates.
- The industry is requesting a six-month transition period if the ban is upheld.