The approved proposal aims to expand the revenue sources of the Municipal Company of Services, Works and Urbanization (ESURB) without resorting to tax increases, as well as to allocate resources to healthcare and education.
According to the approved text, 60% of the revenue will be allocated to prize payments, 5% to sales commissions, 15% to operating and maintenance costs, and 20% to investments in the municipality’s social programs, focusing on healthcare and education, in addition to serving as an additional capitalization source for ESURB.
Councilman Carlos Silva, the author of the project, emphasized that the initiative follows the principle of municipal autonomy and seeks to diversify the city’s revenue streams.
With around 500,000 inhabitants, Montes Claros has the potential to raise between R$10 million (US$1.8m) and R$15 million (US$2.7m) annually with the municipal lottery, considering similar models already implemented in cities such as Campinas (SP) and Canoas (RS), as highlighted in the justification for approving the bill.
With legislative approval, the project now moves to the Executive for sanction and subsequent publication in the Official Gazette. The next steps include:
Defining the operating model (concession or direct management)
Legal and fiscal regulation
Creation of a secure digital system for drawings and payments
Educational campaigns on responsible gaming and allocation of resources
The first draws are expected to take place starting in 2026, with a focus on social impact, digital inclusion, and generating non-tax revenue.
Source: GMB
