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ATTENTION, FLAMENGO! RIO GOVERNMENT'S LICENSE FOR PIXBET IS QUESTIONED BY THE FEDERAL REVENUE

Pixbet paid R$5 million to Loterj instead of R$30 million for the national license, not yet available; Revenue accuses RJ of circumventing the law

25 Mar 2024 | 14:06 |

The Federal Revenue is questioning the granting, by the government of Rio de Janeiro, of an operating license to Pixbet and three other betting companies. According to the IRS, Loterj, linked to the government of Rio, granted the licenses, which could only be for operation in the state of Rio, without any type of lock that would allow operations throughout Brazil.A Pixbet paid R$5 million for the Loterj license. The licenses offered by the Federal Revenue Service to operate throughout the national territory will cost R$30 million. Furthermore, Loterj's license charges a 5% tax on bookmakers' profits, compared to 18% under the national license.

It is not clear whether Pixbet will seek the national license as well or intend to fight in court for the right to operate using the Loterj license. The Federal Revenue has already announced that it intends to appeal to the STF (Supreme Federal Court) if Loterj does not revoke the licenses.

Loterj released a statement in which it said that it understands that it is not breaking the law:

“The bettor, as an essential condition for the conclusion of any consummation, is obliged to declare that he accepts and agrees with the fact that the bet is placed, for all purposes, on State of Rio de Janeiro”, stated the company in a note.

Flamengo can terminate Pixbet without fine if the company does not comply with the law. Flamengo's contract with the bookmaker gives the club the right to terminate sponsorship without paying a fine if Pixbet does not comply with the legislation. However, breaking the contract would mean giving up the remainder of the R$170 million sponsorship until the end of 2025.

In this way, the club could find itself in the situation of displaying it on its shirt, for the entire Brazil, a company whose operations outside Rio de Janeiro are under legal dispute.

In addition to Pixbet, Loterj granted licenses for the operation of Apostau.com, Bestbet and Majorsports and is finalizing the regularization of three others companies. In addition, there was a deadline of April 4th for new interested parties to register. The notice for regularization of companies by the federal government has not yet been published.

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NBA star Joel Embiid makes an appearance at Flamengo's store

The Philadelphia 76ers center was at a shopping mall in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio de Janeiro, and made purchases of Mengão products.

Joel Embiid enjoys vacation in Brazil and is seen in Flamengo's official store at the Cabo Frio Shopping Mall-RJ - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid, MVP of the 2022/23 NBA season, once again demonstrated his affection for Flamengo . Last Thursday (21), the Cameroonian player was spotted in an official club store, in Cabo Frio (RJ) , where he made a point of purchasing several red-black products.

A SURPRISING VISIT

Although unusual, Embiid's presence in the Lakes Region has a reason. Married to Brazilian model Anne de Paula, the athlete often visits the city, where his father-in-law lives, during the holidays. This time, he took the opportunity to explore the "Nação Rubro-Negra" store and expand his Flamengo memorabilia collection.

ENTHUSIASM IN THE STORE

The star's arrival took everyone by surprise and caused great excitement among the employees. Salesman Kauan said he was so nervous when he met the player that he forgot to remove the alarm from a piece of furniture, creating an unusual moment: " His father-in-law even joked with me afterward. It was an unforgettable experience ," he revealed.

GENEROUS SHOPPING

Embiid didn't hold back. He brought jerseys for himself, his wife, his father-in-law, and his son , as well as accessories like shorts and thermoses. The visit even helped meet the store's sales goals. The center also obliged some fans and store owners by agreeing to take photos with them.

RELATIONSHIP WITH FLAMENGO

Embiid's connection with Flamengo isn't new. In 2023, during an interview with the NBA Freestyle program, he revealed that he started supporting Flamengo because of his wife's family: " Actually, I'm a Flamengo fan because my girlfriend's father is a fan . Since we started dating, I've been following the team," he said.

MEETING WITH PLAYERS

In January 2024, when Flamengo held a preseason training camp in Philadelphia, Embiid met Léo Pereira and Matheus Gonçalves . The defender even posted a photo with the star: " Nice to meet you, brother ." Thus, the relationship between Joel Embiid and Flamengo continues to grow, uniting basketball and soccer in a connection that already transcends borders.

ATTENTION, FLAMENGO! RIO GOVERNMENT'S LICENSE FOR PIXBET IS QUESTIONED BY THE FEDERAL REVENUE

Pixbet paid R$5 million to Loterj instead of R$30 million for the national license, not yet available; Revenue accuses RJ of circumventing the law

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