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On July 15, 2026, Uruguay's National Lottery and Betting Authority (Dirección Nacional de Loterias y Quinielas, DNLQ) issued Resolution No. 134/2026 authorizing a new web-based sales channel for lottery tickets through the platform www.labanca.com.uy, operated by the Collective Betting Bank Agencies (Bancas de Cubierta Colectiva de Quinielas). The DNLQ modernized lottery commercialization to address the absence of web-based distribution, which currently represents the only gap in the authority's product offerings. The new platform incorporates enhanced identity validation and authentication mechanisms, including in-person identification (Level 3) and remote biometric verification with "Proof of Life" procedures (Level 2). The platform includes responsible gaming tools such as self-exclusion options and deposit limits. Lottery tickets and fractions eligible for digital sale may be purchased up to 60 minutes before draw commencement, matching existing electronic ticket sales procedures. The DNLQ retains authority to suspend, modify, or rescind the channel for public interest, market ordering, or cybersecurity reasons, with no acquired rights granted to operators. Prizes exceeding 500,000 Uruguayan pesos are paid directly by the DNLQ through a Prize Payment Certificate. Smaller prizes are deposited immediately into user accounts and may be withdrawn via bank transfer or physical agency locations. All transactions are recorded in the DNLQ's central information system with digital signatures and timestamps. The authority will evaluate the measure's impact over a minimum 120-day period and implement corrective measures as necessary. The new web channel operates simultaneously with existing printed ticket and electronic coupon sales, without affecting current distribution arrangements. Implementation applies to all lottery draws commencing from the resolution's effective date.