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On May 7, 2026, Governor Marcos José Rocha dos Santos of Rondônia signed Complementary Law 1.336, establishing a public lottery service throughout the state. The law was published in the State Official Gazette on May 13, 2026, and entered into force on the date of publication. The legislation authorizes the state Executive Branch to operate lottery games directly or through private concession. The Agency for the Regulation of Delegated Public Services of the State of Rondônia (Agero) has been designated as the managing, regulatory, and supervisory body for the activity. The state lottery may encompass all lottery modalities permitted under federal legislation and operate through physical and digital channels. Agero will exercise full management responsibilities including regulation, control, monitoring, inspection, and application of sanctions, with technical alignment to federal regulations and requirements established by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance. Private operators seeking concessions must participate in a bidding process and meet minimum qualification requirements, including proof of legal standing, tax and labour compliance, economic and financial qualification, and technical qualification. Operators must establish a Special Purpose Entity (SPE) before contract signing and obtain certifications ensuring information security, operational integrity, money laundering prevention, and responsible gaming promotion. The concession period will be compatible with the project's economic and financial viability. The law establishes bettor protections including clear access to rules and odds, customer service in Portuguese, self-exclusion and self-limitation mechanisms, and personal data protection. Only individuals over 18 years of age may place bets. Up to 10 percent of net proceeds may constitute state revenue, with remaining net proceeds allocated to social assistance, health, public safety, sports, culture, technology, tax administration, and regulatory costs. The law repeals Laws 121 (1986) and 315 (1991).