Opening a hearing on betting companies, Fux reacts to criticism and says the STF has already debated the harms of gambling
The justice said his perception is that betting companies "should be banned," but noted that this does not end the analysis of the subject.
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Justice Luiz Fux, of the STF, opened a public hearing on betting companies on Tuesday (3) and said the Court has already discussed the harmful consequences of gambling, g1 reported. He said he decided to offer the clarification because of "some remarks on social media."
The remarks came on the same day President Lula posted a video asking civil society to follow and take part in the debate "so that there is justice in the decision."
Fux recalled hearings held in November 2024 on the law that authorized and regulated the betting market. According to him, psychological and social consequences were addressed there and data on gambling disorder were presented. After hearing the different sectors, he said he became convinced that compulsive gambling is "a public health problem" and "an economic problem."
Speaking about betting companies in general, the justice said his "perception" is that they should be banned, but stressed that this assessment does not end the analysis. He also said he would bring to the discussion the arguments used on games of chance and new points raised by the provisional measure.
Compulsive gambling is recognized as a disease by the World Health Organization, g1 recalled.