Non-Profit - Tombola/Lotteries

A Non-Profit Game is a licensable game wherein the stake cannot exceed five Euro (€5) per player and wherein over ninety per cent (90%) or more of the net proceeds are forwarded to an entity with a charitable, sporting, religious, philanthropic, cultural, educational, social, or civic purpose.

 

The operation of such games requires a specific permit issued by the Authority, which is only valid for a singular event and will expire when the event is concluded. The granting of a permit for a non-profit game (tombola/bingo game, or lottery game) is also subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to:

 

1. The tombola/bingo session, which cannot exceed the period of six hours, is held within the official premises of the non-profit organisation permitted to hold the tombola/bingo session or, if so authorised, at any other place authorised by the Authority;
2. The Authority may request proof of the expenses incurred;
3. The applicant needs to submit a statement showing the total number of participants, the gross amount of stakes wagered (or otherwise contributed by players), and other information as may be requested by the Authority. These statements need to be submitted bi-annually in the case of tombolas, and after every lottery event in the case of lotteries;
4. The permit holder must take measures to ensure that no minors participate in the game or are otherwise exposed thereto; and
5. Non-profit organisations permitted to hold tombola/bingo sessions may not hold such tombola/bingo sessions in tombola/bingo halls in respect of which permission has been granted to hold commercial tombola/bingo gaming.