The Government of Rio Grande do Sul has submitted a bill to its Legislative Assembly to regulate state lottery operations, focusing exclusively on traditional lottery formats and excluding fixed-odds betting.
The proposal, announced by Governor Eduardo Leite, covers modalities such as prognostic, instant and traditional lotteries.
Under the framework, the state will grant concessions to private operators, who will be responsible for distribution strategies across both physical and digital channels.
The bill introduces mandatory responsible gambling measures, requiring concessionaires to implement structured plans that include self-control tools, educational content and restrictions on participation by minors and vulnerable groups. The state will retain oversight responsibilities, with an emphasis on transparency, compliance and the allocation of revenues toward public benefits.
“We are proposing modern regulations, with clear rules and a focus on citizen protection. Our goal is to ensure legal security for the sector, with the State organizing and overseeing this activity responsibly,” said Leite.
“At the same time, we guarantee public control, combat irregularities, and ensure that the resources collected return in concrete benefits for the people of Rio Grande do Sul. We are also attentive to responsible gambling, with mechanisms for prevention and protection for the most vulnerable people/”
The move comes from earlier efforts by Leite to reintroduce and structure the state’s lottery market, as authorities seek to formalize an existing activity while limiting exposure to unregulated operators.
In parallel, Rio Grande do Sul has also positioned itself as a reference point for the allocation of betting-related revenues, having presented a model that directs funds to municipalities with a focus on sports development and governance standards.
A recent public hearing in the state’s Legislative Assembly has intensified debate around the economic and public health impacts of online betting
