Licencia Estadual - Río de Janeiro - Loterj — Brasil

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The Rio de Janeiro state license, granted by Loterj, allows the operation of fixed-odds sports betting and online games under an accreditation scheme created in 2023. The model authorizes operators for up to five years, through the payment of a fixed grant and a monthly contribution on GGR. Although the legal scope is strictly state-level, the license gained notoriety for initially being used to attract players throughout Brazil, generating regulatory debate and corrective actions to restrict the scope of operation. Rio de Janeiro is currently one of the states with the highest online lottery activity and one of the main focuses of the Brazilian state market.

**General Information**

**Name:** Rio de Janeiro State Betting and Online Gaming License **Region:** LATAM **Country / State:** Brazil – Rio de Janeiro **Type:** B2C (operators) **Regulatory Status:** Regulated – market in operation **Start of Regulatory Framework:** 2023 (specific public notice for betting and online games) **Official Languages:** Portuguese

**Regulatory Authority**

**Body:** Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) **Main Legal Framework:** * State regulations organizing lottery services * Public Notice for Accreditation of online betting and gaming operators * Complementary resolutions and technical guidelines * **Scope:** State – operations directed only to players located in the State of Rio de Janeiro

**Commercial Scope**

**Permitted Verticals:** * Fixed-odds sports betting * Online games (casino, slots, instant games, etc.) * Lottery products and modalities compatible with state regulations **Permitted Channels:** 100% online **Target Market:** Players located within the State of Rio de Janeiro **International Recognition:** High, as it is the first state lottery to enable online sports betting with multiple accreditations **Typical Use:** Operators seeking quick entry into the Brazilian market with a state license that is more accessible than the federal one

**Costs and Taxes**

**Grant / License Fee:** * **Fixed Grant:** R$ 5,000,000 per operator * **Validity:** 5 years **Variable Grant / State Royalty:** 5% of monthly GGR (gross revenue minus prizes) **Additional Federal Taxes:** Federal tax obligations applicable to betting activity and general corporate taxation **Other Regulatory Costs:** * Technical certifications * Audits * Integration with monitoring and reporting systems * Compliance costs (AML/KYC, Responsible Gaming, data protection)

**Granting Requirements**

**Type of Entity:** Legal entity qualified with the capacity to operate lottery services **Physical Presence:** Legal representation in Brazilian territory **Suitability (Fit & Proper):** * Verification of legal background * Fiscal and corporate analysis **Financial Requirements:** * Payment of the fixed grant * Demonstration of solvency * Additional guarantees according to regulations **Technical Requirements:** * Platform and game certification * Integration with control systems * Information security **Mandatory Compliance:** * AML/CFT * KYC * Responsible Gaming * Privacy and security policies

**Procedure for Obtaining the License**

1. Submission of Expression of Interest 2. Submission and evaluation of legal, fiscal, technical, and financial documentation 3. Suitability verification 4. Accreditation approval 5. Payment of the fixed grant 6. Mandatory technical integrations 7. Authorization to start operations **Estimated Timeframe:** Variable depending on documentation submitted

**Volume and Market**

**Licensed Operators:** Various betting houses with valid accreditation **Market Size:** One of the most active state hubs in Brazil **Current Context:** Continuous regulatory adjustments to align with the federal framework

**Contact and How to Follow**

**Regulator:** Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) **Official Documentation:** Public notices, resolutions, and regulations available on the institutional portal
Licencia Estadual - Río de Janeiro - Loterj - Technical Sheet
CountryBrasil
Emailcontato@loterj.rj.gov.br
Phone21 2332-6436
Webhttps://www.loterj.rj.gov.br

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