LOTERJ reported social investment of R$45 million in 2025, up from R$1.3 million in 2021. The state lottery authority said it directs 70% of net profit to projects for vulnerable communities, including early-childhood facilities serving about 600 children and a women’s shelter with capacity for 60 women and their children.
The reported allocation connects lottery profits with social programmes serving vulnerable communities.
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Cibelae said it and digitalRG have made a free digital platform available to member lotteries to manage responsible gambling and anti-money laundering certifications. The service supports applications for Cibelae’s Level 1 technical standard and WLA responsible gambling certification, which requires at least Level 2 before 1 October.
Reportedly, Cibelae has agreed with digitalRG to give member lotteries free platform access for managing responsible gambling and anti-money laundering certifications. The arrangement covers up to two users per lottery. Intermediate and premium expansion options include additional training, risk assessment tools and personalised gap assessments.
It was reported that Cibelae and Lotep opened registration for their international convention from 15 to 18 September. The programme covers product diversification, technology, sustainability and responsible gambling.
BiS SiGMA and CIBELAE will hold a joint gathering alongside the CIBELAE International Convention in João Pessoa, Brazil, on 16 and 17 September 2026. Promoted through Paraíba State Lottery, the event will bring together lottery, betting and gaming-sector representatives to discuss regulation and state lotteries.
Altenar has become a member of CIBELAE, an organisation representing state lotteries and regulated gaming operators across Latin America, Spain and Portugal. The membership is described as supporting Altenar’s engagement with institutional stakeholders as it expands in regulated markets in Latin America and Europe.