Judge Backs Newly Flutter Owned NSX in Biometric Dispute Over Betting Access

A court in Brazil has rejected an attempt to shut down three major betting platforms operated by the NSX Group—Betnacional, Mr. Jack Bet, and Pagbet—despite a lawsuit calling for their suspension and BRL 500 million in damages.

Good to know

• NSX Group recently sold to Flutter in a $350 million deal.
• Brazil’s Ministry of Finance authorized the platforms for five years.
• Biometric security measures are already in place on the sites.

The case, filed as a collective lawsuit, alleged that the three platforms failed to block access by underage users. The Brazilian Public Ministry supported the claim, warning that children and teens could be exposed to gambling without strong safeguards.

However, the Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories sided with NSX for now. Judges reviewed documentation and ruled that the company had met all regulatory requirements, including Ministry of Finance authorization and the implementation of biometric systems to verify user identity.

“Considering it has been proven in the records that the defendant obtained authorisation to operate for five years, it is concluded that the security mechanism indicated by the plaintiffs and required by the Ministry of Finance was duly implemented,” the court’s decision stated.

The ruling gives NSX continued access to the Brazilian market while the legal dispute proceeds. Plaintiffs have been instructed to provide more concrete evidence, particularly around claims that biometric checks are ineffective. They must also justify any request for access to NSX’s financial or customer information.

NSX, recently acquired by Flutter for R1.96 billion ($350 million), has emphasized compliance with Brazilian rules. The company says it follows all Ministry of Finance ordinances and uses technology to verify users’ identities as required.