Rio Grande do Sul sends state lottery bill to legislature, excluding sports betting

Rio Grande do Sul governor Eduardo Leite has sent the state lottery bill to the Legislative Assembly, covering forecast, instant and traditional lottery products but excluding fixed-odds sports betting for further discussion. The proposal allows a concession across the state, requires a responsible gambling plan and includes self-control tools, risk information and a ban on betting by under-18s. The final concession notice is expected in April, with a contract signing planned for 2027 after an auction whose date has not been set.