Paraná: Lottopar Warns Over Unauthorized Site

🇧🇷 Brazil.– March 4, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Loteria do Estado do Paraná (Lottopar) issued a public warning regarding the irregular operation of Apostas Premium (apostapremium.bet), which is not authorized to offer lottery products or fixed-odds betting in the state of Paraná.

According to the regulator, the website improperly uses Lottopar’s name and institutional identity to create an appearance of legitimacy. The agency clarified that it has no contractual, regulatory, or institutional ties with the platform.

Enforcement Actions

Lottopar has taken formal steps to halt the irregular operation:

• The case was formally reported to the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance.

• A request was submitted to the Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (Anatel) to block the domain nationwide.

The platform lacks both federal and state authorization.

The regulator also confirmed ongoing monitoring through intelligence mechanisms and strict regulatory enforcement.

Identifying Authorized Operators

To strengthen consumer protection, Lottopar advised bettors to verify operator credentials before registering or transacting.

Key criteria include:

• Operators licensed by Lottopar may operate only within Paraná.

• Display of the official authorization seal.

• Mandatory use of the .bet.br domain extension for federally licensed operators.

• Public consultation of the updated list of authorized operators on the regulator’s official website.

Consumer Protection Warning

Lottopar stressed that only the regulated market ensures:

• Consumer rights protection

• Anti-money laundering compliance

• Responsible gambling policies

Illegal platforms do not provide self-exclusion tools, deposit limits, or payment guarantees, exposing users to financial and data security risks.

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