Lottopar’s Responsible Gaming Ordinance and the New State Policy on the Topic Published

Lottopar implements a policy that establishes guidelines and rules for lottery and fixed-odd betting operators regarding good Responsible Gaming practices

Lottopar’s Responsible Gaming ordinance and the new state policy on the topic have been published. Photo: Richard Chasko

BRAZIL (March 15, 2024) — Through Ordinance No. 008/2024 , Lottopar, an agency linked to the Secretariat of Administration and Social Security, established the State Policy for Responsible Gaming, which aims to ensure that lottery and fixed-odd betting operators comply with the standards established for maintenance and promotion. of Responsible Gaming.

In addition to the provisions of this ordinance, international recommendations and federal and state standards apply to Responsible Gaming.

The State Policy for Responsible Gaming establishes the commitment of the State of Paraná to guarantee safe gaming, minimize and prevent the possible negative effects of gambling, in addition to ensuring that lottery and fixed-odd betting operators promote practices that encourage healthy and responsible. Lottopar is ensuring that the regulations contained in this Ordinance are complied with and provide a healthy and safe lottery environment for the people of Paraná.

“This policy reinforces the commitment of the Government of Paraná to offering a state lottery with the highest international standards of security and responsibility in lottery betting, and Lottopar, as the granting body, will monitor that these operations are in line with our State Policy of Responsible Gaming”, said Lottopar’s CEO, Daniel Romanowski.

INTERNATIONAL CHANCELA – Lottopar, aiming to implement the best international practices in Safe Gaming and Responsible Gaming, has joined forces with two of the largest lottery associations in the world, global authorities in Safe Gaming and Responsible Gaming. In May 2023, Lottopar was approved as a member of the Ibero-American State Corporation for Betting and Lotteries (CIBELAE).

In November 2023, Lottopar was the first state lottery in Brazil to be approved as a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA), the largest lottery association in the world, which brings together more than 150 state lotteries, in 80 countries, on five continents. .

With this, Lottopar continually seeks to defend and implement the highest ethical principles in safe gambling and responsible gambling.

SOURCE: Lottopar — Paraná State Lotteries.