Brazilian clubs take STF over sports betting ban measure

According to UOL Esporte and Terra, several Brazilian clubs, including São Paulo, have petitioned the STF against a provisional measure banning sports betting.

Several Brazilian clubs have decided to challenge the provisional measure banning sports betting in court. According to UOL Esporte, clubs sent a petition to Justice Fux and filed a case with the STF against the measure.

According to Terra, São Paulo, Ponte Preta, Vitória and other clubs have also petitioned the STF. This move follows behind-the-scenes actions by Flamengo and Botafogo, the outlet reports.

Sources

  1. UOL EsporteClubes enviam petição a Fux e recorrem ao STF contra MP que proíbe bets (new window)uol.com.br
  2. TerraSão Paulo e mais quatro clubes recorrem ao STF contra MP das Bets (new window)terra.com.br