Brazil has moved forward with stricter controls over its lottery sector as the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJC) of the Chamber of Deputies approved a draft bill introducing anti–money laundering and counter–terrorism financing rules.
The proposal brings the industry closer to international standards, following recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF/GAFI). Under the new framework, lottery operators and concessionaires will be required to identify and register bettors in significant transactions, monitor operations, and report suspicious activity to the competent authorities. They will also have to implement internal compliance protocols to strengthen oversight and reduce vulnerabilities in the sector.
The approval comes at a time when Brazil is consolidating itself as one of the largest lottery and betting markets in Latin America. Authorities believe these measures are essential not only to ensure transparency and protect consumers, but also to safeguard the credibility of the national gambling system in line with international commitments against illicit finance. The bill will now continue through the legislative process before becoming law, and industry stakeholders see it as a crucial step toward sustainable and responsible growth of the lottery industry in the country.
