Paraíba took the lead and regulated, by means of an Executive decree, fixed-quota sports betting, giving the Lottery of the State of Paraíba the role of permissionaire so that the body can assign permissions to operators of the activity in a competitive environment. Signed by Governor João Azevêdo Lins Filho, Decree No. 43376 was published this Tuesday (17), in the Official State Gazette.
For permission, a fixed grant fee will be charged, which will be defined when the operator accreditation notice is published, as well as a variable grant, resulting from the application of a percentage on operating revenue, also to be indicated in the notice.
Lotep will be responsible for the accreditation, permission, approval, standardization, supervision and inspection of the activity throughout the state of Paraíba.
It will also be responsible for promoting accreditation for the selection of private companies that will operate the public lottery service with fixed-quota bets. The decree authorizes Lotep to carry out a public call for the purposes of accrediting companies interested in permission to explore the activity.
According to the decree, operators will have a permission period of up to ten years, which may be extended several times.
Operators will be responsible for developing all the necessary actions, at their own expense and responsibility, to operate the public sports betting service.
The proceeds from the collection of the operation of the lottery modality, by physical or virtual means, will be destined to the promotion of social welfare policies and programs in the areas of assistance, sports, education, health, social development and public safety.
In advertising campaigns related to the product offered by the operator or strengthening its brand, there must be a warning of the risks of addiction that gambling causes, as well as the prohibition of participation of minors under 18 (eighteen) years old and other socially vulnerable groups. Marketing actions should be guided by social responsibility and the promotion of responsible gaming awareness.
The decree also determines that bets, whether physical or virtual, will be carried out with mandatory identification of the bettor.
Source: GMB
