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Rio de Janeiro governor sets rules for betting terminals in the state

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Rio de Janeiro governor Cláudio Castro issued a decree setting rules for Video Lottery Terminal operations in the state. The Rio lottery established an internal commission to study requirements for a proof of concept, including technical specifications, biometric identification, Pix payments and anti-money-laundering controls. The decree prohibits slot machines and other unauthorised devices in lottery sales locations.

The decree sets conditions for lottery-terminal operations and restricts which devices may be installed at lottery sales venues.

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Rio lawmaker files measure to suspend state decree authorising betting terminals

Rio de Janeiro state deputy Yuri Moura filed a legislative decree proposal at Alerj to suspend Governor Cláudio Castro's authorisation for betting machines in commercial premises. Moura criticised the lack of public debate and raised concerns about addiction and consumer safeguards; the Rio de Janeiro public prosecutor's office has separately opened a constitutional review procedure.

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