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Private lotteries
National Lotteries CommissionRef: https://www.nlcsa.org.za/private-lotteries/
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Source domain: nlcsa.org.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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What this means
The document is a page from the National Lotteries Commission site describing types of lotteries, regulatory guidance, and funding/operational information. It lists categories such as private lotteries, society lotteries, and other lottery-related processes, along with links to applications, certifications, and FAQs. The content references policy areas, funding opportunities, and regulatory compliance for lotteries in South Africa.
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Private lotteries
Qualifying social or sporting club members, or people who all work or reside on the same premises, may conduct a private lottery under section 37, subject to the stated authorisation and value limits.
- Who it is for
- Members of a social or sporting club, and people who all work or reside on the same premises
- How to act on it
- Conduct the lottery in accordance with section 37. Where it is for members of a social or sporting club, obtain written authorisation from the club's governing body. Keep the total ticket value at or below R10 000, the total prize value at or below R10 000, and each ticket price at or below R10.
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A “private lottery” is defined as a “lottery which is conducted in the Republic in accordance with section 37: a) for and by members of a social or sporting club for purposes not connected with any form of gambling; b) for and by persons all of whom either work or reside on the same premises; and c) in the case of a lottery conducted for members of a social or sporting club, has been authorised in writing by the governing body of the social or sporting club to conduct the lottery”.
Facts
Reference
https://www.nlcsa.org.za/private-lotteries/
Key Takeaways
- organization: National Lotteries Commission (NLC)
- topic: types of lotteries (private lotteries, society lotteries, etc.)
- subject: regulatory guidance, certification, funding, and compliance
- sections: How to apply, Grounds for refusal, Certification of Lottery Managers, FAQs
- dates: not specified
- references: Lottery RFP Briefing, Tenders, RFQ, TENDER, Vacancies
- links: Funding, Beneficiary Payment List, Grantee Payments
- geography: South Africa