Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court unanimously struck down provisions restricting states’ operation of lottery services in ADI 7640. The ruling invalidated a bar on companies operating in more than one state and the law’s reference to advertising; the court published its judgment on 12 November.
The ruling removes federal statutory restrictions affecting lottery operations across state boundaries.
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Paraná’s Regulatory Agency for Delegated Public Services (Agepar) opened a consultation on proposed rules for the state lottery, after its board approved the initiative on 6 October 2026. The consultation runs until 7 November, with a public hearing scheduled for 10 November; Agepar said the draft clarifies its responsibilities and those of Lottopar and aims to strengthen bettor protection.
Lottopar directors Daniel Romanowski and Fabio Veiga set out 12 decisions for states designing a lottery, according to the article. It discusses institutional structure, regulatory independence, technology, oversight, responsible gambling, payments, territorial limits and operator capacity, citing Brazil’s legal framework.
Minas Gerais governor Mateus Simões signed a decree on 20 August banning betting advertising and promotions on state property, according to the report. The measure also directs Loteria Mineira to terminate its sports betting contract and requires public-space concessionaires to end betting-company agreements. The government says the state loses more than R$600 million annually in ICMS revenue because of distortions linked to betting.
It was reported that Acre enacted legislation assigning lottery regulation and supervision to SEFAZ. The authority can issue rules, authorise operators and apply sanctions, including for fixed-odds betting.
The Amapá government postponed the tender for its state lottery, which had been scheduled for the previous week. The decision followed its assessment of a request recommending the delay.
The government of Amapá in Brazil decided to postpone the tender for its state lottery, which had been scheduled for the previous week. The decision followed the government's assessment of a request.