Botafogo seeks amicus curiae role in STF case on betting restrictions

Botafogo football club has petitioned Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) to participate as amicus curiae in a direct action of unconstitutionality (ADI) challenging a provisional measure that restricts betting house operations. The move signals the sports sector's interest in shaping the legal outcome, which could affect sponsorship and revenue streams. The court's decision on the measure remains pending, with implications for the broader gambling regulatory framework in Brazil.