Legislation
Brazil – Rio de Janeiro State Lottery extends registration deadline for online gambling sites
By James - 12 March 2024
Online gambling sites operate in Rio de Janeiro have been offered a chance to register with the government and apply for a licence. The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery – (Loterj) has extended the deadline for another 30 days, starting from March 6, for the accreditation process.
The decision was formalized through the Official Gazette of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Loterj President Hazenclever Lopes Cançado said: “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.”
Interested companies can obtain a license to operate sports betting and online games as provided for in current federal legislation, in Law No. 14,790/2023 signed on December 30, 2023, by the Brazilian President.
Loterj established a fixed licence for the amount of R$5 million, with licenses lasting up to five years in addition to a variable grant on the activity of 5% per month of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR).
Interested operators must agree not to exploit lottery modalities in the State of Rio de Janeiro without the proper authorization from Loterj or the Federal Government.
Since the accreditation notice was issued on April 26, 2023, several betting houses have already been in operation, such as Apostou, Bestbet, Marjosports, and Pixbet. The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery is responsible for managing gaming throughout the state.
In May 2023 Loterj published the requirements for companies interested in competing for the license to run and develop fixed-odds online and land based sports betting. The tender also covered video lottery terminals, point of sale terminals at retail locations as well as sports betting terminals which will be permitted in sports bars throughout the state.
