A preliminary injunction from the lower court in June of this year had prevented Lototins from accepting fixed-odds sports bets, operating video lotteries, and using physical gaming machines, citing irregularities in the concession granted by the State.
Among the points raised, the judge mentioned that the company had allegedly operated slot -like machines and questioned the duration of the concession contract, which allegedly exceeded the legal limit.
Lototins challenged this decision, clarifying that the devices in use are duly certified instant video lottery terminals that operate within current legislation and do not fall under the fixed-odds betting category established by Federal Law No. 13,756/2018.
Lototins also emphasized that the concession contract was signed in accordance with the applicable legal requirements and that fixed-odds betting is authorized for operation by the states under federal law.
Upon reviewing the Court’s preliminary decision, all members of the panel sided with the rapporteur, who highlighted the mistakes made in the lower court and cited legal provisions that support the granting of lottery services and legitimize the duration of the contract.
Source: GMB
