Loterj Launches VLT Project to Create 65,000 Jobs in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil – August 13, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com – The president of the State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (Loterj), Hazenclever Lopes Cançado, announced the upcoming launch of the Video Lottery Terminals (VLT) Project, which will create 65,000 direct jobs in the state, according to Brazilian news outlet BNL Data.

A Historic Project for Rio de Janeiro

Loterj will officially present the plan in the coming days, aiming to position Rio as the world’s largest market for this type of equipment.
The initiative focuses on:

  • Mass job creation
  • Regional economic growth
  • Attracting international investment

VLT: Technology Driving Economic Growth

According to Loterj, the arrival of VLTs will diversify entertainment options for residents and visitors while modernizing the state’s recreational infrastructure.

📊 In the first seven months of 2025, Rio welcomed 1.3 million international tourists, a 52% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

“We are at a decisive moment. The implementation of VLTs is a revolution in generating jobs, income, and opportunities for the people of Rio. The city will become a global benchmark in this sector, and Loterj is proud to lead this historic transformation,”
— Hazenclever Lopes Cançado, Loterj President.

Strategic Goals

  • Make Rio a global leader in the VLT industry.
  • Modernize the state’s entertainment ecosystem.
  • Boost tourism and regional development.

Loterj thanked the Rio de Janeiro State Government for its support and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a successful and beneficial implementation for all residents.

🔗 Edited by: @_fonta | Source: www.zonadeazar.com

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