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Rio de Janeiro authorises video lottery terminals under state decree

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Rio de Janeiro Governor Cláudio Castro signed a decree authorising video lottery terminals and other lottery equipment in the state; it was published in the official gazette on Thursday, 21 August. The rules set technical and security requirements, require prior player registration and mandate Pix for transactions; LOTERJ will accredit venues and receive 5% of betting revenue.

The decree establishes operating conditions and venue accreditation responsibilities for lottery terminal operators in Rio de Janeiro.

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