MIÉ 23 DE ABRIL DE 2025 - 06:11hs.
In Minas Gerais state

Juiz de Fora city hall sanctions law that creates Municipal Lottery in the city

The bill that creates the Municipal Lottery of Juiz de Fora was sanctioned by the city hall of the city in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais. The bill was authored by councilman Tiago Bonecão (PSD) and provides that the service will be administered directly by the executive branch. Both physical and virtual modalities are planned.

The purpose, according to the law, is to regulate and explore the lottery modalities permitted by federal legislation. The Finance Department will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and granting the lottery, which will have the possibility of physical and virtual means for betting.

The funds raised, still according to the new legislation, will be used to pay prizes and taxes, operational expenses and finance public policies.

A portion of the funds will be directed to the municipality's Social Security Regime (RPPS) to cover deficits until 2050. Also according to the text, prizes not claimed within 90 days will be reverted to the RPPS.

The operation of the service will be subject to specific controls to prevent fraud and protect data. In addition, the law will adopt measures to prevent pathological gambling and protect minors.

Source: Itatiaia