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Itaquaquecetuba launches municipal lottery ahead of planned 2026 start

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Itaquaquecetuba’s municipal government launched its lottery on 30 October, with betting due to begin in the first quarter of 2026 after technical and administrative steps are completed. The 20-year public concession, operated by SPLOTO, forecasts R$326m in gross revenue and R$10.7m in direct and indirect payments to the municipality during its first five years.

The concession sets out a planned lottery launch, operating term and projected municipal receipts for the local market.

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