CAIXA Revokes 12 Lottery Permits Across Brazil During August
Brazil.- 13 October 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com Brazil’s Caixa Econômica Federal (CAIXA) revoked 12 permits for the distribution of lottery products during August 2026, including two voluntary cancellations.
The decisions were published in the Diário Oficial da União (DOU), Brazil’s Federal Official Gazette, and form part of the administrative procedures governing the country’s nationwide lottery retail network.
With these latest revocations, the total number of permits withdrawn during the first eight months of 2026 reached 110 authorisations.
Twelve Permits Revoked in August
During August, CAIXA formalised the revocation of twelve permits held by establishments authorised to distribute lottery products administered by the institution.
The total comprised:
- 10 permits withdrawn through compulsory administrative procedures.
- 2 permits voluntarily surrendered by their holders.
The measures affected lottery outlets across seven Brazilian states.
Two Voluntary Revocations in São Paulo
Two lottery outlets voluntarily surrendered their operating permits during August.
The establishments were located in:
- Tatuí, São Paulo state.
- Amparo, São Paulo state.
The figure matched July 2026, when two voluntary revocations were also recorded.
These cancellations differ from compulsory revocations, which are carried out under CAIXA’s established administrative procedures.
Revocations by State
The twelve permit revocations recorded during August were distributed across seven Brazilian states.
The geographical breakdown was as follows:
- São Paulo: 6 establishments.
- Goiás: 1 establishment.
- Tocantins: 1 establishment.
- Piauí: 1 establishment.
- Mato Grosso do Sul: 1 establishment.
- Paraná: 1 establishment.
- Maranhão: 1 establishment.
São Paulo accounted for 50% of all revocations during the month, including both voluntary cancellations.
São Paulo Records the Highest Number
With six permits withdrawn, São Paulo recorded the highest number of lottery permit revocations during August.
The two voluntary cancellations occurred in Tatuí and Amparo, while the remaining four were compulsory administrative revocations.
Each of the other six states recorded one permit withdrawal.
CAIXA Records 110 Revocations in 2026
During the first eight months of 2026, CAIXA revoked a total of 110 lottery permits.
The monthly figures were:
- January: 23 permits.
- February: 11 permits.
- March: 10 permits.
- April: 6 permits.
- May: 14 permits.
- June: 20 permits.
- July: 14 permits.
- August: 12 permits.
January recorded the highest number of revocations, followed by June.
The average during the reporting period was approximately 13.8 withdrawn permits per month.
Evolution of Permit Revocations
The figures reveal considerable variation in the number of permits revoked throughout the year.
After reaching a peak of 23 revocations in January, the total progressively declined until April, when six permits were withdrawn.
Revocations subsequently increased in May and June before decreasing to 14 in July and 12 in August.
The figures illustrate the evolution of administrative proceedings during 2026, although they do not establish the specific reasons behind each individual decision.
Comparison With 2025
During 2025, CAIXA recorded 162 compulsory revocations of permits authorising lottery product distribution.
By comparison, the 110 revocations recorded through August 2026 represent approximately 68% of the previous year’s total.
However, the two figures are not directly comparable, as the 2026 data includes voluntary cancellations and covers only the first eight months of the year.
CAIXA Circular No. 1084/2025
Compulsory permit revocations were carried out under the Administrative Sanctions System, established through CAIXA Circular No. 1084/2025.
The regulation governs administrative procedures applicable to establishments authorised to distribute lottery products managed by the institution.
Permit revocation forms part of the mechanisms available to CAIXA for managing and supervising its distribution network.
Publication in the Federal Official Gazette
All twelve decisions relating to August were published in the Diário Oficial da União.
Publication in the Federal Official Gazette provides formal notification of administrative decisions adopted by Brazilian authorities.
For lottery establishments, this process documents decisions concerning the continuation or termination of distribution authorisations.
Nationwide Network of Approximately 13,000 Outlets
Brazil’s lottery retail network currently comprises approximately 13,000 establishments across the country.
These outlets represent one of the principal physical distribution channels for lottery products administered by CAIXA.
Their geographical coverage supports the availability of lottery services across different Brazilian states and municipalities.
Lottery Network Management
The permit-based system allows CAIXA to manage the participation of private establishments in the distribution of its lottery products.
Under this framework, authorised outlets must operate in accordance with the applicable contractual and regulatory conditions.
The ability to revoke permits represents one of the administrative mechanisms used to oversee the network.
Impact on Geographical Distribution
August’s revocations represented approximately 0.09% of the estimated 13,000-outlet network.
Although their impact on the overall network is limited, the decisions directly affect the establishments involved and may influence the local availability of lottery distribution points.
The actual impact depends on the location of each outlet and the presence of alternative lottery establishments in the surrounding areas.
Next Steps and Impact
With 110 permits revoked between January and August 2026, CAIXA continues to apply the administrative procedures established for managing its nationwide lottery network.
Figures from the coming months will help determine whether the pace of revocations remains stable or changes during the remainder of the year.
The geographical distribution of cancellations and the evolution of voluntary permit surrenders will be relevant indicators when assessing changes within Brazil’s lottery retail network.
Meanwhile, CAIXA maintains a nationwide structure of approximately 13,000 outlets, operating in a market where administrative supervision and compliance with authorisation requirements remain central to its management.
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