Rio de Janeiro's lottery authority has ended its agreement with RioPag, citing serious, repeated breaches including the retention of around BR20m owed to the state.
The settlement represents around 1% of the original NOK 500m claim and follows a NOK 46m regulatory penalty over draw errors dating back to 2015-16.
The proposed licence condition follows Powerball's July launch through the National Lottery and would mirror restrictions introduced for non-UK EuroMillions draws in 2018.
Proposed tax changes would exempt most consumer cashback while excluding gambling-related refunds.
Governor Ricardo Ferraço has signed a decree banning gambling, lottery and betting advertising on public property in Espírito Santo.
The Cypriot national lottery surplus has decreased by roughly 19% for 2025, pushing the country to embrace modernisation.
The proposal would reduce the portion paid directly into the state budget from 18% to 10%, while requiring lottery organisers to allocate at least 8% to eligible support recipients.
As Finland’s demonopolisation nears, Veikkaus’ role in the new market becomes increasingly clear, following its timely return to growth over the first half of 2026.
Expanded capabilities across retail, digital, data and player engagement bring together proven lottery expertise with new opportunities for sustainable growth.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said it will create a dedicated liaison role for operators as Kogi works to address gaps in promoter records and inter-agency enforcement.