Lottopar had already made history by being the first state lottery in Brazil authorized by the Financial Activities Control Council (Coaf) to enable its concessionaires to participate in the Siscoaf System. The initial measure, aimed exclusively at fixed-odds betting, now extends to all authorized forms of lottery operation, including instant and passive predictions, both in physical and digital media.
The new regulation establishes strict rules for compliance, governance, and the reporting of suspicious activities, based on Coaf's accumulated experience and in alignment with international best practices. The regulation was developed with direct technical collaboration from Coaf, which provided key guidelines for structuring the procedures.
Lottopar president Daniel Romanowski emphasized the institutional role of the agency in this regulatory advancement: "This ordinance represents more than just a regulatory improvement – it symbolizes Lottopar’s ongoing commitment to integrity and regulatory excellence."
"By adopting rigorous standards to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism, we are strengthening public trust in state lotteries, protecting the public interest, and promoting a more ethical, secure, and internationally aligned business environment."
The new ordinance requires all concessionaires to maintain public and up-to-date AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism) policies, conduct internal risk assessments, train their staff, and report any suspicious operations to Coaf in real time.
According to Fabio Veiga, Lottopar’s Chief Operating Officer, the focal point for Coaf and a member of Cibelae’s Committee to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, "this expansion represents a decisive step toward consolidating a transparent and integrity-based lottery environment in Brazil."
"We thank Coaf for its partnership and technical guidance, which were fundamental to achieving this new regulatory milestone. Having clear and effective rules to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing is not just a legal requirement — it is an ethical obligation for every public operator."
From the perspective of Coaf's Director of Supervision, Rafael Bezerra Ximenes de Vasconcelos, this "undoubtedly represents a remarkable advancement in the prevention of money laundering (AML) and related offenses. The terms of this Lottopar ordinance, as the regulatory authority of lottery services in Paraná, have enhanced the legal framework governing those engaged in such activities within the state."
"Lottopar was already notable for its attention to this matter since the issuance of its Ordinance No. 1, dated January 9, 2024. Now, with this new ordinance that replaces and expands upon that initial regulation, Lottopar is advancing Paraná’s lottery AML standards to become a true benchmark for similar regulations by authorities in other states committed to regulatory quality and harmonization. All of this serves society’s broader efforts for a responsible lottery environment and the fight against money laundering and associated crimes."
With the publication of this regulation, Lottopar reaffirms its leadership role in the governance of state lotteries, positioning Paraná as a national reference in integrity, institutional responsibility, and innovation in the sector.
Source: GMB
