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Licencia Estadual - Paraíba - Lotep — Brasil
The state license of Paraíba, regulated by Lotep, allows the operation of fixed-odds betting, online games, and virtual events under an accreditation scheme defined in 2023. The model combines an accessible fixed grant and a percentage of GGR, positioning Paraíba as one of the states with the most competitive economic entry for operators. Its regulatory structure consists of a state law, a decree, and a public notice that define technical, financial, and suitability requirements. The license is valid for five years and permits operations exclusively within the territory of Paraíba.
**General Information**
**Name:** Paraíba State Fixed-Odds Betting License
**Region:** LATAM
**Country / State:** Brazil – Paraíba
**Type:** B2C (operators)
**Regulatory status:** Regulated – expanding market
**Start of regulatory framework:** 2023 (law, decree, and public notice)
**Official languages:** Portuguese
**Regulatory Authority**
**Body:** Loteria do Estado da Paraíba (Lotep)
**Main legal framework:**
* State law authorizing fixed-odds betting
* State decree regulating the modality
* Accreditation Public Notice
* **Scope:** State – operations in the State of Paraíba
**Commercial Scope**
**Permitted verticals:**
* Fixed-odds sports betting
* Online games
* Virtual events
**Permitted channels:** 100% online
**Target market:** Players located within the State of Paraíba
**International recognition:** Medium – attractive due to low entry cost
**Typical use:** Small and medium-sized operators seeking a regulated state presence with low initial cost
**Costs and Taxes**
**Grant / License fee:**
* **Fixed grant:** R$ 2,000,000 per operator
* **Validity:** 5 years
**Variable grant / state royalty:**
* **5% of monthly GGR**
**Other taxes:**
* General federal taxation applicable to the activity
* Income tax withholding on player winnings
**Other regulatory costs:**
* Technical integrations
* Certifications
* Audits
**Grant Requirements**
**Entity type:** Legal entity qualified according to the public notice requirements
**Physical presence:** Legal representation in Brazil
**Suitability (Fit & Proper):**
* Legal background checks
* Tax verification
* Corporate evaluation
**Financial requirements:**
* Payment of the fixed grant
* Demonstrated solvency
**Technical requirements:**
* Certified platform
* Reporting and monitoring capabilities
* Systems compatible with Lotep
**Mandatory compliance:**
* AML/CFT
* KYC
* Responsible Gaming
* Information Security
**License Acquisition Procedure**
1. Submission of qualification documents
2. Legal, technical, and financial analysis
3. Signing of the permission contract
4. Payment of the fixed grant
5. Technical adaptation
6. Start of operation
**Estimated timeframe:** Variable depending on operator complexity
**Volume and Market**
**Licensed operators:** Accreditations in progress and operators in implementation phase
**Market size:** Small, with growth potential
**Current context:** Economic alternative for regulated entry into the Brazilian market
**Contact and How to Follow**
**Regulator:** Loteria do Estado da Paraíba (Lotep)
**Official documentation:** Laws, decrees, public notices, and resolutions available on the institutional portal