Alden proposes 17 amendments that contradict each other on betting ban

Brazilian federal deputy Capitão Alden made statements about the 17 amendments he proposed to the betting ban. Alden said they do not yet know how the matter will proceed and that they have offered alternatives for different legal and legislative scenarios. Alden became the member of the joint committee examining the ban who proposed the most amendments.

Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 banned fixed-odds bets on September 25. One of Alden's proposals accepts the expiry of licenses but calls for refunding part of the 30 million reais (4.9 million euros) each operator paid. Three proposals aim to reissue licenses. One amendment seeks to end the "tigrinho" game, while another protects all online casino games. Tigrinho is the local name for the Fortune Tiger slot, but it is also commonly used for online slot games in general.

Alden's proposals also include allowing online casino advertising during nighttime hours and through influencers. Another proposal excludes derivative transactions covering prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket from the provisional measure, even when they are based on any event.

Meanwhile, the joint committee members have been appointed, but Congress has not yet installed the committee or chosen a rapporteur. The matter is also moving forward at the Supreme Federal Court (STF). Justice Flávio Dino sent back a case on the operation of games of chance on November 12, and the court may consider it together with the betting ban cases. Alden said extending the provisional measure until March gives Congress more time for debate, but court proceedings will also affect next steps. Alden also said he will not run for the committee's chairmanship or rapporteurship.