# TRF-3 President Blocks Court Order Reopening CDA Gaming Betting Platforms Federal court suspends ruling that allowed specific betting sites to bypass government prohibition. - **Source:** [Estadão](https://www.estadao.com.br) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/846c901d-1bf1-47d7-ac9a-26c9a91e974a ## Judicial Reversal on Bets Luis Johonson di Salvo, president of the TRF-3, suspended a ruling by judge Adriana Pileggi that allowed CDA Gaming to resume operations. The company manages Casa de Apostas, Betsul, and Jogo Online. This suspension remains in effect until the case reaches a final verdict or further presidential deliberation occurs. ## Government Legal Challenge The Attorney General's Office challenged the initial injunction, arguing that lower courts should not preempt federal policy. The government maintains that the prohibition of betting platforms is a matter of public order. Di Salvo emphasized that the Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of the provisional measure 1.394/2026. ## Disputed Provisional Measure Issued by President Lula on September 25, the provisional measure 1.394/2026 mandates the cessation of betting operations. It aims to mitigate risks to public health and household financial stability. Companies were required to remove advertisements and allow users to withdraw funds by October 5, following the government's strict regulatory deadline. ## Company Claims Confiscation CDA Gaming argued that the sudden shutdown violated existing contracts, noting they had paid a 30 million reais license fee. Judge Pileggi initially sided with the firm, labeling the government's action a form of confiscation. She questioned the constitutional urgency of the measure, suggesting it lacked the necessary legal justification. ## Regulatory Conflict Origins Before the TRF-3 intervention, the 26th Federal Civil Court of São Paulo had denied the company's request. Judge Sílvia Figueiredo Marques ruled that the provisional measure must be analyzed by the National Congress first. She prioritized the principle of public interest over the private financial claims of the betting firm. ## Supreme Court Involvement The broader regulation of betting remains under scrutiny at the Supreme Court. Minister Luiz Fux is currently presiding over actions regarding the sector's legal framework. A public hearing was held on November 3 to address the ongoing disputes, highlighting the complexity of balancing private licenses with new state policies. ## Scope of the Ruling The suspension of operations applies exclusively to CDA Gaming and its associated brands. Other betting platforms remain subject to the general prohibition established by the government. The court's decision underscores that while individual companies seek legal relief, the overarching regulatory environment remains restricted until the Supreme Court provides definitive guidance. ## Future Legal Outlook The case highlights the tension between state-issued licenses and sudden policy shifts. As the legal battle continues, the focus shifts to how the National Congress and the Supreme Court will interpret the validity of the provisional measure. Stakeholders await further clarity on whether existing licenses retain any legal protection. ## Sources covering this story - [Estadão — TRF-3 President Suspends Ruling Allowing Three Betting Sites to Operate](https://www.estadao.com.br/politica/blog-do-fausto-macedo/presidente-do-trf-3-suspende-decisao-de-desembargadora-que-liberava-tres-sites-de-apostas/) - [Poder360 — Brazilian Government Challenges Court Ruling Reopening Online Betting Platforms](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-governo/governo-recorrera-de-decisao-que-liberou-3-bets-no-brasil/) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._