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Three companies are eligible to submit studies

From scratch-card to betting tickets, Campinas lottery is expected to begin operating in 2026

The City Hall of Campinas, a city in the northwest of São Paulo, expects the Municipal Lottery (Locamp) to begin operating in the second half of 2026. The lottery was created by law, and three companies are eligible to submit studies to operate the system. The chosen one is expected to be selected in October. Of the funds collected by the municipal lottery, 13% will be transferred to the city.

Locamp will be able to explore any lottery modality provided for in Brazilian legislation, which includes scratch cards, number-based betting lotteries (such as Mega-Sena, Lotofácil, Quina), sports lotteries (such as Timemania), among other products.

Of the funds raised with Locamp, 13% will be allocated to the Campinas City Hall, while the remainder, after deducting maintenance expenses, will be the profit of the selected company.

The administration explained that of the 13% allocated to the public sector, 12% will go to the Departments of Social Assistance, Sports and Leisure, and Culture and Tourism. The remaining 1% will be directed to the Municipal Department of Finance.

In August, the city confirmed three eligible companies during the call process, while two others were disqualified for failing to present the required documentation.

The concession will be granted to the company that meets the requirements of integrity, technical, and financial capacity,” explained Aurílio Caiado, Head of the Finance Department. There is no current revenue forecast for the city from the municipal lottery.

History of Locamp

- City Hall sanctioned the law allowing the creation of Locamp in June 2024.

- On August 13, 2025, the city announced the companies eligible to present feasibility studies and surveys.

- The selected companies were instructed to prove their eligibility within 60 days from August 21.

- Only one company will be chosen to operate as a Special Purpose Entity (SPE) starting in October.

- Expected start of Campinas Municipal Lottery operations: second half of 2026.

Source: g1.globo.com