The Government of Rio Grande do Norte has established new guidelines for the lottery sector with a focus on control and transparency. The state Finance Secretariat (Sefaz-RN) made the rules official in publication in the Official Gazette this Friday (20).
The measure defines requirements to prevent practices such as money laundering, terrorist financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Furthermore, Ordinance-SEI No. 241 presents mandatory mechanisms that expand control over lottery operations.
What obligations apply to lottery operators
Regulation requires operators to adopt structured control and integrity policies. Therefore, companies must implement compliance and internal governance programs.
In addition, operators need to monitor financial movements and report suspicious activities to the Financial Activities Control Council (Coaf), through the Financial Activities Control System (Siscoaf).
Another relevant point involves the use of technology to ensure the traceability of transactions. Furthermore, the standard requires the complete identification of bettors, including politically exposed persons (PEPs).
Still, companies must keep detailed records of operations for a minimum period of five years. Consequently, the sector begins to operate with greater rigor in control and inspection processes.
According to the Executive Secretary of Revenue, Jane Araújo, compliance with the requirements follows legal determination. “The ordinance reinforces the State’s commitment to legal security and transparency of the official state lottery”, he highlighted.
Regulation follows federal guidelines and defines deadlines
The ordinance follows parameters of Federal Law No. 9,613/1998, known as the Money Laundering Law. Likewise, the standard considers recommendations from the Financial Activities Control Council (Coaf) and the Prizes and Bets Secretariat of the Ministry of Treasury.
Therefore, the regulation strengthens integrity mechanisms in the state lottery sector. Meanwhile, the text establishes that the ordinance comes into force 30 days after publication.
The rules related to inspection, monitoring and application of penalties come into force from June 1, 2026. In case of non-compliance, the legislation provides for sanctions, including fines and the opening of administrative proceedings.
Finally, the initiative reaffirms Loto Potiguar’s commitment to operational compliance, transparency and integrity in the state.