Bookmakers, also known as bets, in Rio de Janeiro gained a new opportunity to regularize their activities. LOTERJ extended the deadline for another 30 days, starting March 6, for the accreditation process.
The decision was made official through the Official Gazette of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, all the necessary information is available on the municipality’s website.
The president of LOTERJ, Hazenclever Lopes Cançado emphasizes: “There is a window of opportunity now.”
“We are offering this extension to demonstrate LOTERJ’s commitment to leading the way in attracting more houses interested in operating legally in the gaming and lottery market”, he adds.
How companies can become accredited
Interested companies will be able to obtain accreditation to operate exclusively in the virtual environment, with online access, covering various types of lotteries and sports betting.
As provided for in current legislation, including Law No. 14,790/2023 and Law No. 13,873/2019, which recognize sports modalities.
LOTERJ, a pioneer in the accreditation of sports betting operators in the country, established a fixed grant worth R$5 million, lasting up to five years of operation.
In addition to a variable grant of 5% on the monthly Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).
Interested operators must undertake not to operate lottery modalities in the State of Rio de Janeiro without due authorization from LOTERJ or the Federal Union.
Since the launch of the accreditation notice on April 26, 2023, several bookmakers are already in operation. Such as Apostou, Bestbet, Marjosports and Pixbet.
About LOTERJ
The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery is responsible for managing the game throughout the state. After the ban on casinos, state lotteries became the official alternative, established by Decree-Law No. 6,259, by President Getúlio Vargas.
LOTERJ has been operating since the 1960s, initially in Niterói, and later in the city of Rio de Janeiro, unifying with LOTEG in 1975. For decades, LOTERJ offered the “Ticket Lottery” and innovated with the “Loteria Instantaneous” in 1991, popularly known as Raspadinha.
In 2007, the game “Rio de Prêmios” was launched, broadcast live on Record TV Rio, and later, in 2018, “Super Pontos” was added to the game, introducing a new prize dynamic.
LOTERJ has a mission focused on social development, allocating 70% of its net profit to social projects in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, it adopts responsible gaming practices, such as prohibition for children under 18 and recommendations for conscious gaming.
Since its founding in 1944, LOTERJ has positively impacted the lives of thousands of people. Therefore, it remains committed to excellence in lottery products and social actions in the state.
