The gaming and betting market in Brazil continues to evolve and be regulated. While at the federal level we await the final ordinances that will define important points, such as Responsible Gaming and the delimitation of online gaming, some states have made a lot of progress with legislation, such as Rio de Janeiro, Maranhão and Paraná.

In Rio de Janeiro, licenses have been granted and some operators are already up and running. And in this scenario, Loterj, the state lottery responsible for Rio de Janeiro’s regulatory environment, has taken various actions, ranging from notifying companies to requesting that websites be blocked.

In practice, Loterj seeks to implement measures to ensure that only licensed companies can operate in the Rio de Janeiro market. This means that all companies that have received the letter to adapt or respond need to analyze their activities and understand the scope of the measures.

Only an accurate analysis of the activity and an assertive response to the letter sent will be able to clarify the scope of the companies’ activities and avoid any kind of consequence.

Bearing in mind that federal licenses have not yet been issued and companies have until the year 2025 to comply, it is necessary to understand the competence of federal and state entities in terms of the applicability of measures and sanctions.

The fact is that understanding the Brazilian market and the federative organization into Union, States and Municipalities is essential for companies to act within the legal limits.