Bill May Authorize VLTs and Totems in Dedicated Lottery Shops in MG
Brazil.– October 10, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com A bill approved by the CCJ in Minas Gerais allows VLTs, totems and lottery terminals only in dedicated lottery shops.
The text bans their use in bars and general trade, mandates auditable systems and sets adaptation deadlines.
Overview
Bill 2,836/24, currently in the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais, has gained a favorable opinion from the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ). It would permit installation of VLTs, totems and lottery terminals exclusively in establishments dedicated to state, municipal or federal lottery operations.
Bill Details
- The relator, Deputy Maria Clara Marra, introduced a substitute accommodating amendments from the bill’s author, Deputy Alencar da Silveira Jr.
- The draft bans these devices in bars, restaurants, snack bars and similar businesses, restricting them to specialized lottery shops.
- Smart POS terminals certified for capturing in-person bets are allowed (excluding online fixed-odds).
- It mandates that devices use auditable systems, with real-time access for oversight bodies, and gives 60 days for compliance.
- Noncompliance may result in daily fines or closure of the establishment.
- The bill still needs review from committees on Consumer Protection, Taxpayer Affairs, and Economic Development before reaching the plenary.
Future Outlook
If passed, this bill will restrict where lottery devices can operate in Minas Gerais, reshaping the physical betting infrastructure.
Requirements for auditable systems and adaptation deadlines will push reorganization in the lottery market, with regulatory implications for other Brazilian states.
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