Rio Mayor Paes Declares no VLTs or Betting Machines will be Lcensed in the city

Brazil.– August 22, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com  Despite a state decree, Mayor Francisco Teixeira affirms the city will not permit VLTs or betting terminals within Rio.

Overview

Río de Janeiro’s mayor, Francisco Teixeira, announced that the city will not grant operating licenses for Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) and betting machines, diverging from state-level directives.

Regulatory context

This divergence underscores the regulatory friction between municipal autonomy and state policy.

Industry impact

Operators face heightened uncertainty, potentially delaying market entry and service rollouts in the metropolitan area.

Future outlook

This situation may trigger discussions about regulatory alignment and intergovernmental coordination in iGaming governance.

Zona de Azar, as a key source in global iGaming news, will monitor the evolution of this regulatory conflict affecting Brazil’s market landscape.

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