CAIXA failed to authorize the distribution contract execution by the deadline, and an extension was not granted

IGT and Scientific Games withdraw from the Brazilian Lotex concession process

The companies said they will re-evaluate the business case of implementing a lottery operations model in Brazil.
2020-10-07
Reading time 1:45 min
The companies said in a joint statement that if the Government considers an extension of the process for CAIXA to authorize and execute a contract, they will explore the possibility of re-engaging in the process. Another reason was the Supreme Court of Brazil's ruling that the federal government's lottery monopoly was unconstitutional, paving the way for states to develop state lotteries.

International Game Technology (IGT) and Scientific Games Corporation on Tuesday released a joint statement regarding the Exclusive Instant Lottery (Lotex) concession in Brazil.

"IGT and Scientific Games jointly participated in a bid for the award of the first national instant lottery concession in Brazil (LOTEX Concession)," said in the statement Walter Bugno, IGT EVP New Business and Strategic Initiatives; and Michael Conforti, Scientific Games, President Global Strategic Accounts. "The parties were awarded the LOTEX Concession in October, 2019. Pursuant to the award, IGT and Scientific Games were required to satisfy certain conditions precedent for the execution of the concession agreement by September 21, 2020. Prior to and since receiving the award of the LOTEX Concession, the parties repeatedly informed the Government of Brazil that it was critical, to ensure the success of the national instant ticket business in Brazil, to have a signed distribution agreement with CAIXA Econômica, operator of the largest lottery retailer network in Brazil. Following more than seven months of diligent discussions with CAIXA, the parties successfully completed contract negotiations. However, despite reaching an agreement on the final version of the contract more than two months ago, CAIXA failed to authorize its execution by the concession deadline, and our request for an extension of the process was not granted. The 13,000 lottery retailers within the CAIXA network are fundamental to a successful launch of the instant ticket business in Brazil and without such distribution network, the companies were not prepared to move forward."

And they continued: "In addition, on September 30, 2020, the Supreme Court of Brazil ruled that the federal government's lottery monopoly was unconstitutional, paving the way for states to develop state lotteries for each of Brazil's 26 states and one federal district. As a result, and despite being fully prepared to fulfill all of the financial and non-financial conditions precedent of the concession agreement, prudent capital management dictates that we withdraw from the process and re-evaluate the business case of implementing a lottery operations model in Brazil. Should the Government of Brazil consider an extension of the process for CAIXA to authorize and execute a contract because of the high contribution potential of this venture to a number of government programs, we will explore the possibility of re-engaging in the process."   

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