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Lottopar defends Paraná videolottery model’s legality

Regulation

Lottopar said its concession and authorisation processes for lottery services in Paraná complied with Brazilian and state laws. The regulator described videolotteries as a technology-based form of instant lottery and said the model remains subject to state control, inspection and auditing. It also said no court decision or ongoing legal dispute challenged the model at the time of its statement.

Lottopar’s position sets out the regulatory basis it relies on for videolottery operations in Paraná.

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