Minas Gerais has become the latest Brazilian state to outline its commitment to launching an online gambling and sports betting regime.

This week the Finance Secretary of Minas Gerais, Brazil’s second most populous state (+22m) allowed state-owned lottery operator Loteria Mineira (LEMG) to launch its ‘sportsbook pilot’ website and mobile app Lotominas.bet.

Developed by Intralot Brasil, LEMG’s ‘sportsbook pilot’ will be tested for a 120 day period and will allow Minas Gerais customers certified by Brazil’s CBF registry to place wagers on sports betting markets and play instant lottery and keno games.

LEMG had been granted first rights by the government of Minas Gerais to test how a licensed sports betting platform could operate for state customers.