Tocantins Court Upholds Permission for Fixed-Odds Bets and VLTs
Brazil.– October 09, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Tocantins State Court (TJ-TO) affirmed the concession allowing Lototins to operate fixed-odds betting and video lottery (VLT), overturning a prior suspension order.
Overview
The Tocantins Court, by a collegiate decision, reinstated the validity of Lototins’ concession to offer fixed-odds bets and VLTs. This reverses an earlier injunction that had suspended these operations amid legal challenges.
Judgment Details
- In June 2025, a first-instance court suspended the operations, arguing that some machines resembled slot machines and that the concession contract duration exceeded legal limits.
- Lototins countered that its devices are certified instantaneous video lottery terminals—not fixed-odds sports bets under Federal Law No. 13,756/2018.
- The appellate judge, Adolfo Amaro Mendes, pointed out errors in the lower court’s reasoning and affirmed that the concession and contract align with federal norms.
- The court concluded that Lototins’ lottery services are legally permissible, reinstating its license to operate fixed-odds and VLTs in the state.
Future Outlook
This ruling restores legal certainty for lottery operations in Tocantins.
It may also serve as a benchmark for other Brazilian states facing similar regulatory debates.
Lototins is now free to expand, provided it remains compliant with certification standards and relevant state and federal regulations.
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