State Lotteries of Paraná (Lottopar) organized a prominent conference on sports integrity for the professional cast of Paraná Clube last Thursday, January 9, at the Ninho da Gralha Training Center, in Quatro Barras. This event, held on the eve of the Paranaense Championship 2025, aimed to raise awareness among athletes about the importance of maintaining an ethical sports environment free from result manipulation.
The talk was given by Fabio Veiga, Director of Operations at Lottopar, and Pablo Wosniacki, advisor to the Operations Directorate, with the presence of Robson Seerig, general secretary of the Paraná Football Federation (FPF). This collaboration reinforces the alliance between the institutions in the fight against sports manipulation and the promotion of responsible gaming.
Educational and Ethical Content
The event is part of a series of conferences promoted by Lottopar in collaboration with the FPF, focused on educating athletes, clubs, and other sports agents about the rules and regulations governing competitions and the betting sector. During the talk, key aspects of Federal Law 14.790/23 and Lottopar's Ordinance n° 67/2024, which prohibit the participation in betting by people with direct or indirect influence on the results of sports competitions, were highlighted.
Commitment to Sports Integrity
Since October, Lottopar has maintained a technical cooperation agreement with the FPF, which includes joint actions for sports integrity. In addition to the conferences, the collaboration encompasses training and activities aimed at the general public, referees, and clubs, with the goal of preventing illegal betting practices and strengthening the regulation of the sector.
Statements from Participants
“Our goal is to educate and raise awareness among athletes about the importance of preserving sports integrity. This is an essential value not only for players but for the entire sports system, including leaders, coaches, and referees,” said Fabio Veiga.
Robson Seerig, general secretary of the FPF, added: “It is a great joy for the FPF to maintain the agreement with Lottopar for the 2025 season. Through this collaboration, we will be able to continue promoting sports integrity in Paraná football, working on raising awareness among our professionals about the risks associated with result manipulation.”
