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On March 20, 2026, the Finance Department of Rio Grande do Norte (Sefaz-RN) published SEI Ordinance No. 241 in the Official Gazette, establishing mandatory rules for preventing money laundering, terrorism financing, and weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Loto Potiguar lottery sector. The ordinance aligns with Federal Law No. 9,613/1998 (Money Laundering Law) and incorporates recommendations from the Council for the Control of Financial Activities (Coaf) and the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance. The regulations require lottery operators to implement comprehensive compliance and governance programmes, monitor and report suspicious transactions to Coaf through the Integrated System for Financial Activities Control (Siscoaf), and employ technologies ensuring transaction traceability. Operators must also identify and register bettors, including politically exposed persons, and maintain records for a minimum of five years. Jane Araújo, Executive Secretary of Revenue, emphasised that compliance is mandatory and reinforces the state's commitment to legal security and transparency of the official lottery. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after publication. Rules governing inspection, monitoring, and sanctions application become effective on June 1, 2026. Non-compliance may result in penalties under federal law, including fines and administrative proceedings. This initiative strengthens the integrity and transparency of Loto Potiguar's operations within Rio Grande do Norte.