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Brazil Instants Games- Breaking out of the Poverty Trap. Miami , October 25 th 2012. Regulatory Framework. Caixa Economica Federal Operates the National Lottery Some States are entitled to have their own lotteries (Decree of 1967).
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Brazil Instants Games- Breaking out of the Poverty Trap Miami , October 25th 2012
Regulatory Framework • CaixaEconomica Federal Operates the National Lottery • Some States are entitled to have their own lotteries (Decree of 1967). • The state lottery of Rio de Janeiro has outsourced its operation, with active oversight • Hebara runs Passive and Instant Games for the state of Rio de Janeiro
Sales Source: La Fleur, IMF, Caixa, Hebara
Poverty Trap LOW RETURN TO STAKEHOLDERS
Best Practices • Price Points • Prize Payout • Prizes • Distribution • Branding
Turn Around – Jan 2011 • Collaborated with law makers showing the need to make regulatory changes to allow for an increase in payout • Increased payout from 50% to 56% • Increased number of retailers by 50% • Introduced R$2,00 and R$ 3,00 price points • Introduced new prizes to appeal to different consumers • Initiated Marketing Campaign – Branding
Sales Performance – Jan 2011 to Aug 2012 104% Increase
Challenge Need to Increase Sales Still Further
Growth Cycle HIGH RETURN TO LOTTERY BENEFICIARIES
Higher Price Points – US Market Source: La Fleurs
Higher Price Points –Italy Italy Source: Scientific Games
Increase the Reach of Instants ODDS JACKPOT GAMES PASSIVE GAMES INSTANTS PRIZES
Expansion Plan 2012 • Reduce retailer comission from 15% to 10% • Guarantee minimum nominal average of last 3 months • Increase payout to up to 70% (63% avg) • Introduce TBVS based on mobile technology for ticket activation/validation • Introduce consignment • Implement a bigger product mix • Introduce R$ 5,00 ticket with 70% payout • Introduce new game mechanics