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LottoPro Wins Lotesul Tender With 43.36% Revenue Share
São Paulo-based LottoPro won the public tender to operate the Lotesul platform, offering 43.36% of gross revenue to the state as Mato Grosso do Sul moves to revive its lottery after years of inactivity.
Rio Grande do Sul Launches Lottery Concession Consultation
Rio Grande do Sul announces a public hearing and consultation for its lottery concession. The process seeks transparency, public input, and alignment with Brazil’s gaming regulations, with private operators invited to participate.
Norway Renews Charitable Lottery Licences to 2035
Norway has renewed licences for Pantelotteriet and the Postcode Lottery through 2035, maintaining its monopoly framework while expanding the postcode lottery’s beneficiary base amid growing political and regulatory pressure.
Medellín Lottery Tops Colombia in 2025 Sales
In 2025, Medellín Lottery remained Colombia’s top lottery, generating COP 177 billion in draws and COP 596 billion in Chance games. Proceeds supported health, education, and social programs, highlighting the lottery’s dual economic and social role.
Ukraine Lottery Relaunch Sees Domestic Bidders Only
Ukraine’s state lottery relaunch advances as three domestic operators submit bids under wartime restrictions. Short-term licences aim to maintain continuity while PlayCity and the Ministry of Digital Transformation prepare a regulatory reset and potential future reforms.
La Quiniela Misionera Unveils New Brand and Digital Draw
La Quiniela Misionera has introduced a refreshed brand identity alongside technological upgrades, marking a major step in its evolution as IPLyC blends digital innovation with tradition, transparency, and expanded responsible gaming initiatives.
LOTERJ Increases Social Investments to R$45M
The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (LOTERJ) expanded social investments to R$45M by 2025, funding education, shelters for women, and community initiatives, highlighting how lottery revenues drive social development and inclusion.
Mega da Virada Draw Delayed Due to Record Betting Volume
The “Mega da Virada” draw was postponed as a surge of last-minute bets overwhelmed systems. Organizers ensured all entries were processed to maintain fairness and credibility, highlighting operational challenges amid record participation.
Ukraine lottery operators submit bids in PlayCity tender
Ukraine’s main lottery operators—M.S.L. LLC, UNL, and PJSC Patriot—have submitted applications for PlayCity’s new licensing tender. The interim licences last through martial law plus one year, while broader regulatory reforms are prepared.
Mato Grosso do Sul Launches Lotesul Site Amid Tender Halt
Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an official Lotesul institutional webpage despite the suspension of its lottery tender, maintaining transparency and project readiness while awaiting a decision from the state audit court.
Loterj Launches VLT Proof of Concept in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery Loterj has launched a tightly controlled VLT proof of concept, testing biometric player identification, Pix-only payments and QR code verification to assess compliance, transparency and responsible gaming standards.
Turkey Gambling Tax Revenue Surges to TRY50bn in 2025
Turkey’s gambling tax intake has surpassed 2024 levels, driven by higher betting taxes, digital lottery expansion and intensified enforcement targeting illegal betting networks, payment platforms and online operators across the country.
Mega da Virada 2025 Hits Record R$1 Billion Jackpot
The 2025 Mega da Virada lottery in Brazil offers a historic R$1 billion jackpot, the largest in Latin America, driven by high player participation and new prize allocation rules, with draws taking place on December 31.
Risaralda Lottery Posts 20% Sales Growth in 2025
Risaralda Lottery closed 2025 with 20% sales growth, increased healthcare contributions, strong solvency and expanding digital sales, reinforcing its role as a key public gaming operator in Colombia’s regulated lottery market.
Macau Extends Wing Hing Lottery Concession to 2026
Wing Hing Lottery has received a one-year extension in Macau, with new local employment obligations. The move reinforces regulatory stability while the operator maintains steady revenue and strengthens its long-standing presence in the Macau lottery market.
China Ecotourism Secures Zhejiang Lottery Terminal Deal
China Ecotourism Group’s subsidiary, Guangzhou Lottnal, wins a Zhejiang Provincial Sports Lottery contract to deploy 2,500 terminals, expanding access, operational efficiency, and public welfare contributions while reinforcing its leadership in China’s regulated lottery market.