The Brazilian Institute of Consumer Law has filed a request to act as amicus curiae in ADI 7.721, which discusses the constitutionality of the regulation of sports betting in the country.
Representatives from companies such as Flutter, BET365, and Betano want to discuss account blocks and restrictions on new registrations of beneficiaries of social programs on the platforms. The organization submitted a request to the minister after the cancellation of the meeting scheduled for February 10th.
Minister Nunes Marques acknowledged the relevance of the topic and the state's representativeness in the lawsuit filed by the Solidarity party questioning the constitutionality of municipal regulations.
The state questions the constitutionality of laws establishing lottery services in municipalities and argues that jurisdiction belongs exclusively to the Union, states, and the Federal District. The São Paulo government alleges a direct legal interest in ADPF 1212, filed by the Solidarity party against municipal regulations on betting and lotteries.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice admits state participation in lawsuit filed by the Solidarity party questioning municipalities' authority to operate lottery services. The Justice's decision broadens the legal debate on who can operate lottery services in the country.
The minister approved the participation of Santa Catarina, Espírito Santo, Rondônia, and Anseja as amicus curiae in a case questioning the competence of municipalities to legislate on betting.
The association submitted a request to Minister Nunes Marques on Wednesday. The organization argues that the creation of municipal lotteries promotes equality among federated entities.
A petition submitted to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) argues that municipalities do not have the authority to operate lottery services. Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rondônia have also requested to participate in the process. The Attorney General's Office of the State of Espírito Santo also expresses support for the request presented in the argument in ADPF No. 1.212.
The Association of Finance Secretaries points out that legislation omits the requirement for companies already operating in the country to pay taxes. The entity requests that companies prove the legal origin of their resources and pay taxes owed since 2018.
States argue that municipalities do not have the constitutional authority to operate lottery activities and that only the Union, States, and the Federal District have the power to legislate on lottery services. Minister Nunes Marques is the rapporteur for the case.