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Loterj sets responsible gambling and illegal-market controls as regulatory priorities

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Loterj identified responsible gambling, consumer protection and action against illegal gambling as priorities for Rio de Janeiro’s gaming regulation, according to the regulator. It also cited audits, real-time monitoring, anti-money-laundering policies and data protection as areas for regulatory development, while its president called for cooperation among public institutions and other sectors to address illicit gambling.

The priorities signal greater focus on compliance, monitoring and consumer safeguards for gaming businesses in Rio de Janeiro.

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