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Espírito Santo assembly approves 0.5% lottery regulation levy

Regulation

Espírito Santo’s legislative assembly approved Complementary Bill 20/2025 on 15 December, creating a monthly regulatory and inspection fee for the state lottery operator. The proposed rate is 0.5% of lottery profit after specified deductions, with the ARSP responsible for collecting the fee; the bill also sets penalties for late payment and fraud.

The levy would add a recurring regulatory charge to the licensed state lottery operator’s costs.

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