The Brazilian lottery Caixa closes its best year of activity
The collection in 2021 was the highest in its history, amounting to 18.5 billion reais, which translates into about US$ 3.2 million. This milestone marks the good moment of betting in Brazil, and seems to prepare the ground for the definitive implementation of the online modality.
2021 has been a record year for the Caixa lottery. Awards and collections reached their all-time highs. ©PauloDiniz/Pixabay
Caixa's records in 2021
Despite the recession marked by the Covid pandemic, the Brazilian gaming industry he showed his best face in 202 . This was due to a successful communication campaign, while reflecting the interest of the Brazilian population in gambling. The annual collection reached R$ 18,500 in the set of all its betting variants, a real milestone in the country's lottery.
The sum implies the surpassing the previous record , which dates back to 2020, where the collection had reached R$ 17,100. By the end of 2021, the total was 8.2% higher, which translates into extraordinary year-on-year growth, especially if the difficulties involved by the pandemic are taken into account. In addition, since 2018, Caixa's volumes have grown by 34.1%.
One of the most salient points of this successful year was the Mega da Virada contest 2021 . It was a special event that meant the highest collection in history in a single contest. Mega da Virada showed an increase of 28% compared to the previous year and 70.4% compared to the year 2018. The sum reached R $ 1,500 million. As for the prizes awarded, they also represented a milestone in the history of Caixa, since the contest awarded R$ 378 million in the draw on December 31.
The lottery activity did not end there. During 2021 he achieved transfer about R$ 8,400 million to social entities , which represented a more than significant contribution to the public area. Among the main beneficiaries of these money transfers are the INSS (National Social Security Institute), and the Public Security, Sports and Culture Fund. Likewise, Caixa covered its Income Tax rate, which implies one more contribution to the state sector. In total, the prizes offered during 2021 reached R$5,900.
The activity of Caixa, the most important lottery in Brazil
Caixa is the most traditional bank in Brazil, and one of the largest in Latin America, founded in 1861. The company boasts of having accompanied the country throughout its history , in concrete processes such as urbanization and industrialization. On the plane of gambling, Caixa has had a monopoly on federal lotteries since 1961 . Since 1969, the bank has been considered a public company.
Among the products offered by Caixa is the Lotofacil, one of the favorite of Brazilians . The announced prizes amount to R$7,000,000. To get them, you need to guess 20 of the 25 numbers listed on the ticket. Another very popular draw is the Quinoa. In this contest, between 5 and 15 numbers are chosen from the 80 available. The prizes today rise to R$7,500,000.
Another widespread offer is that of Lotomania, contest that offers R$ 500,000 . It is about 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 or no number. It is one of the easiest ways to get prizes, even if it is not very large. The Timemania sweepstakes, meanwhile, entrusts R$ 8,500,000 in prizes and is aimed at football lovers (which in Brazil are almost all people). In addition to betting on exact numbers, a “Time do Coração” (team of the heart) must be chosen, which is drawn in each participation.
The right time for the regulation of online gambling
Brazil is one of the most punitivist countries in Latin America in connection with betting on lines. Although there has already been progress towards its full implementation, the current government has a very negative outlook on the matter. The Executive Branch, headed by the controversial Jair Bolsonaro, is very aligned with the evangelical churches of Brazil, which have representatives in all strata of the state. The interests of this sector have to do with protectionism and the complete prohibition: not only of gambling, but of many more entertainments that are considered immoral, although, on the other hand, they encourage the commercialization of weapons among the civilian population.
However, the issue is on the table and must be addressed. On December 16, the Chamber of Deputies he debated the issue , but faced with the great contest of opinions, the decisive session for February of this year was passed. The bill it was presented by Felipe Carreras, who represents the liaison board that has been working on the issue for the last few months. It is expected that the issue will be resolved in the coming months and that it will be implemented before the end of the year.
The current President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to repeal any law to come out on the subject; however, given his lousy public image, it is very likely that the 2022 elections will place him outside the government house .
