July 10, 2024, Paraná State Lottery (Lottopar ) summarized its achievements in the first half of 2024, highlighting in particular the collection of more than 27.5 million reais in fixed subsidies and 25 million reais in fixed odds betting, for a total of 52.5 million reais.
"Lottopar is the Brazilian lottery from January to June The market has implemented pioneering initiatives that make Paraná a pioneer, providing more security and reliability to the state’s lottery operations,” the company said in a statement.
The autonomous agency joins the federal government's at the start of 2024 System for the Control of Financial Activities (Siscoaf). As a result, sports betting sites authorized by Lottopar receive control tools to prevent money laundering.
See also: Lottopar is the first in Latin America to offer its own Lottery of self-service troubleshooting tools.
In addition, Lottopar issued a decree requiring distributors to fulfill Anti-money laundering obligations, reporting any suspected money laundering activity to the Council of Control over Financial Activities (COAF).
The autonomous agency also mentioned that in February, another One sports betting operator started operations, and four companies have been active since November. To ensure safety, Lottopar has authorized three certification laboratories: Gaming Associates, eCOGRA and Quinel. Paraná is therefore a pioneer in carrying out such certifications and is the state with the largest number of authorized laboratories working with lottery and sports betting operators for testing and certification.
See Lottopar’s other highlights in the first quarter:
Stock Exchange - Instant Lottery, Prediction and Passive Mode Franchise The contract signing took place at the B3 stock exchange in São Paulo. This is the first time in the history of the stock exchange that the hammer has been struck on a lottery concession contract. Lottopar’s presence at B3 reinforces the agency’s and the Paraná State Government’s commitment to the highest levels of compliance, governance and transparency in all phases of lottery operations.
Collaboration with Buenos Aires - April , signed a letter of intent in La Plata, capital of the state of Buenos Aires, at no financial cost to the state, with the aim of exchanging information between the two institutions to improve good practices in safe gaming and responsible gaming, Promote a safer and more transparent lottery market for Paraná people.
RASPINHA - In June, Apostou.com acquired Lottopar's Authorization to start commercialization of instant lottery. Lottery tickets in Raspinha sell for R$2.50, with prizes ranging from R$2.50 to R$60,000.00.
In less than a month, Curitiba and Metropolis More than 100 sales points have been opened in the district, and sales will also start in other parts of the state in the coming months. Points of sale can be checked on this interactive map.
Social Purpose - Fixed license only, this year only In just six months, more than 27.5 million reais was raised, including "bets" that have been authorized through fixed odds betting, worth 25 million reais, for a total of 52.5 million reais. These resources will be used by the Paraná State Government for public housing, public safety and social action.
