The fund will be financed by state lottery revenues, as well as donations, agreements, other legal sources, and unclaimed prizes after 90 days. Resources will be distributed across seven priority areas, with the following percentages:
-40% for the promotion, structuring, and maintenance of the state lottery services;
-18% for social security;
-13% for public security initiatives;
-13% for public health;
-8% for sports;
-4% for affordable housing;
-4% for science, technology, and innovation.
Management will fall under the responsibility of the State Department of Finance (Sefaz), supported by a Deliberative Council, chaired by the Secretary of Finance and composed of representatives from the Revenue Service and the State Lottery.
Financial transactions will be conducted through a dedicated bank account, subject to oversight in line with federal regulations.
According to Finance Secretary Carlos Eduardo Xavier, the state lottery will serve as “another form of entertainment for the population and also a source of revenue for the State, within a legal framework,” with priority investments in housing and security.
The regulation revamps the state lottery service, created in 2002 but never implemented.
The measure follows a Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling allowing states, municipalities, and the Federal District to regulate and operate their own lottery services.
Source: GMB
