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Rio Grande do Norte opens lottery operator accreditation for fixed-odds betting

Tenders & awards

Rio Grande do Norte’s SEFAZ published the first accreditation notice for LoteRN fixed-odds betting operators on 31 December 2025. Applications are due to open on 20 January 2026; selected companies must pay a fixed R$2 million grant within five days of signing and a variable fee of 5% of gross gaming revenue after operations begin.

Prospective operators must meet state accreditation requirements and account for fixed and revenue-based fees.

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Rio Grande do Norte prosecutor challenges Bodó municipal lottery law

The Rio Grande do Norte Public Prosecutor’s Office filed a direct action of unconstitutionality challenging Bodó’s law establishing the LotSeridó municipal lottery and authorising fixed-odds betting. The office argued that only the federal government can legislate on lottery services and said the municipal framework lacks federal oversight. It cited earlier precautionary asset-seizure measures of up to R$145 million in an investigation into irregular betting operations.

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