Luiz Fux, a member of the highest judicial body, confirmed the constitutionality of the States to explore and regulate their lottery activities. The trial, which was supposed to end on October 25, was postponed.
Brazil.- Luiz Fux, minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and rapporteur of the Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) 7640, voted in the Virtual Plenum for the unconstitutionality of paragraph 2 of art. 35-A of the Federal Law No. 13.756/2018 (included by the Federal Law No. 14.790/2023) and the "advertising expression", provided in paragraph 4 of art. 35 of the same law, regarding state lotteries.
According to Fux, the Union “cannot establish privileged treatment to the detriment of the member States, under penalty of violating the provisions of article 19, III, of the Federal Constitution, and the federative principle”. The minister also stated that “the exclusive legislative competence of the Union for the matter does not exclude the material competence of the States to operate lottery services; The States have material competence to provide all public services that are not expressly prohibited by the Constitution”.
Thus, the ruling of the Supreme Federal Court confirmed the constitutionality of the States to explore and regulate their lottery activities, ensuring the operation of the modalities authorized by law.
The ADI 7640, was presented by the governors of the states of Acre, Federal District, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Piauí, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro, challenging provisions of the Fixed Quota Sports Betting Law. The governors challenged the provisions of the law that restrict the operation of the lottery service within the states and the Federal District.
The governors stated that the law enacted last December, which amends parts of the 2018 law, restricts the same economic group from obtaining concessions to operate lottery services in more than one state. Additionally, it prohibits advertising in states where the lottery service is not operated.
According to Minister Luiz Fux, the Union, in legislating on lottery services, cannot benefit at the expense of the states, creating distinctions between the federative entities and highlighted that the norm prevents the states from fully exercising their competence to operate lottery services, by limiting the participation of companies and economic groups in tenders.
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The trial, which was taking place in the Virtual Plenum of the STF, was suspended at the request of Minister Gilmar Mendes. The trial was supposed to end on October 25, but will now resume after the minister has reviewed the case.
With more than 1,300 representatives from operators attending, the event promises to be a platform to foster partnerships and gain insights into the growth potential of the region.
Press release.- SBC Summit Latin America is gearing up for another extraordinary event, with highlights including an opening speech by football legend René Higuita, famous for his Scorpion, and a networking party at Chase Stadium, home of Inter Miami.
The event will celebrate its latest edition at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from October 29 to 31, with 4,000 attendees gathering to explore the latest in online gaming and sports betting in Latin America. The event will offer three days of top-level networking opportunities, product exhibitions, and educational panels. Next year, SBC will move the event to Fort Lauderdale, combining SBC Summit Latin America and SBC Summit North America into a new brand, SBC Summit Americas.
The conference, which will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, will feature three parallel stages, with more than 200 industry leaders and speakers addressing topics ranging from leadership and sports betting to online gaming, media, affiliation, advertising, lotteries, physical casinos, emerging technology, payments, and regulatory compliance.
In addition to keynote speaker René Higuita, talented Colombian racing driver Tatiana Calderón will also take the stage to talk about the transformative potential of sponsorships and Iraja Abreu (Senator, Province of Toncantins) will outline the key steps and regulatory requirements for operators and stakeholders to apply for and obtain casino licenses in Brazil.
Key figures such as Alexandre Fonseca (CEO Brazil, Superbet), Dr. Evert Montero Cárdenas (President, Fecoljuegos), Elizabeth Maya Cano (President, Cornazar), German Sarmiento (CEO, Mexbet), Gonzalo Pérez (CEO, Apuesta Total), JD Duarte (CEO, Betcris), João Gerçossimo (CEO, EstrelaBet), Martín García Santillán (General Manager, Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires), Sebastián Salazar (CEO, Estelar Bet) and Xabier Maribona (CEO, Grupo Retabet) will also share their insights on Latin American markets.
The exhibition will bring together more than 70 leading regional and international brands from various sectors, including key players such as Altenar, Aviatrix, BetConstruct, Betcris, Better Collective, Digitain, EveryMatrix, Evolution, Fast Track, iGP, Kaizen Gaming, Logifuture, OKTO, Pragmatic Play, and Sportingtech, among others.
Networking will remain a top priority at SBC Summit Latin America, with multiple opportunities to build connections during the day on the exhibition floor and through exclusive events at night. The summit will kick off on Tuesday with a spectacular Opening Party at the DAER Day Club. The networking highlight of Wednesday is the official party at Chase Stadium, and the week will culminate with the Closing Party at Entice Nightclub on Thursday.
Regarding this, Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and founder of SBC, said: “We are thrilled to bring together such a notable list of speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees for the final edition of SBC Summit Latin America at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino”.
He added: “This year's event, with more than 4,000 industry professionals, truly reflects the tremendous growth and innovation that are shaping the gaming and betting markets of Latin America. It is a testament to the growing influence of the region on the global stage, and we are proud to provide a platform where leaders can share knowledge, forge new partnerships, and showcase the latest advances in technology, products, and services”.
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“As the online gaming market in Latin America continues to expand, SBC Summit Latin America will provide the perfect environment to capitalize on this booming sector. The event will focus on addressing key challenges such as regulatory changes and opportunities like market expansion, obtaining inputs from regulators, operators, affiliates, suppliers, and industry associations throughout Latin America,” added the event organizers.
