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Birigui council approves municipal lottery bill in São Paulo state

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Birigui’s municipal council approved a bill authorising a municipal lottery proposed by Mayor Samanta Borini, with the vote held on 11 November. The city is considering direct management or a concession, and the lottery is expected to begin operating by 2026; proceeds are assigned to six areas, with a 5% ISS charge on gross revenue.

The approval starts preparations for a municipal lottery and outlines its operating options, tax treatment and funding priorities.

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