Gambling Control Act

55. Licensing lotteries incidental to sports or games

Edition: 2025-08-12 · In force

(1)The Authority may issue a licence authorizing a person to organize and manage a lottery incidental to a sport or game.

(2)A licence shall state the lottery incidental to the game or sport which a licensee may organize and manage.

(3)The Authority may, in respect of a licence issued under this section, impose conditions on—

(a)the manner in which a person may conduct a sport or game lottery;

(b)the hours during which the premises may be open;

(c)the suitability, condition and conduct of the premises;

(d)the protection of persons taking part in the gamble against fraud;

(e)measures to ensure responsible gambling; and

(f)payment of admission fees for persons gambling in the premises.

(4)Where an admission fee is charged under subsection (f) it shall be subject to the payment of tax under the Entertainment Tax Act (Cap. 479).