Brazil’s betting ban heads to Congress as Jack.com maps two scenarios

Crypto sportsbook and casino operator Jack.com today shared its outlook on the Brazil gambling ban and its implications for the global iGaming industry.

Provisional Measure (MP) 1.394, signed on September 25, prohibits sports betting and online casinos in Brazil, including those run by foreign operators, and licensed platforms went offline on October 6.

Jack.com outlines what the Brazil betting ban means for operators, regulators, and players worldwide, and how events may unfold as the measure moves to Congress.

Brazil opened its licensed betting market in January 2025. It went from licensing to a full ban in under two years.

Brazil’s gambling ban at a glance

• Measure: MP 1.394, signed on September 25, 2026.
• Scope: Sports betting and online casinos. The ban covers foreign operators.
• Withdrawals: Account holders could withdraw funds until 11:59 PM on October 5.
• Shutdown: Licensed betting sites and apps went offline on October 6.
• Congress: Lawmakers have 120 days to act on the measure.

A provisional measure has legal force from the day it is published, but it is not yet permanent law. Congress decides whether it stays.

Updates on the Brazil betting ban

Brazil held general elections on October 4. Two days later, on October 6, licensed sites went dark. Jack.com does not comment on election politics. It looks at what this sequence means for the market.

After October 6, the decision moves to Congress. Jack.com sees two main scenarios.

If Congress approves the measure, the Brazil gambling ban becomes permanent law. Regulators and operators elsewhere will study how the shutdown plays out.

If Congress does not approve it, the ban loses its force and the sector faces another period of uncertainty. Industry groups have also asked Brazil’s Supreme Court to suspend the measure, so a court ruling could change the timeline.

“The Brazil betting ban shows how quickly a regulated market can change,” Jack.com said in a statement. “Operators that treat a licence as a fixed asset are exposed. A licence can change, so it needs a plan.”

“Whether Congress approves the Brazil gambling ban or lets it lapse, the lesson is the same,” the company added. “Operators should prepare for both outcomes now.”

Impact on the industry

Regulatory risk now belongs in strategy. Market access and revenue forecasts depend on rules that can change within weeks.

Player protection decides whether a regulated market survives. Regulators need clear rules, operators need transparent processes, and players need real safeguards.

“Regulation, transparency, and player protection are the base of a credible iGaming market,” Jack.com said. “We build around all three and expect them to matter more in every market.”

About Jack

Jack.com is a crypto sportsbook and casino with esports betting and live dealer games under one account. The company launched in 2022 as Jackbit and rebranded to Jack.com on May 29, 2026. Jack.com is operated by Data Link Digital B.V. and holds a direct license from the Curaçao Gaming Authority (OGL/2024/1562/1139).