São Paulo seeks to join Supreme Court case over municipal lotteries
The state of São Paulo asked Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court to participate as amicus curiae in a case challenging municipal lottery laws. The state argues that lottery authority belongs to the Union, states and Federal District, and that the disputed municipal rules affect competition and legal certainty. The case was brought by Solidariedade and covers laws and rules in several municipalities.
The case could clarify which levels of government may establish lottery services in Brazil.