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Lotteries incidental to exempt entertainment

National Lotteries CommissionRef: https://www.nlcsa.org.za/lotteries-incidental-to-exempt-entertainment/

Official source

Source domain: nlcsa.org.za

Collected on 28 June 2026

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What this means

The document concerns the National Lotteries Commission and outlines categories of lotteries, including lotteries incidental to exempt entertainment, society lotteries, and other lottery types. It provides guidance on applying, certification of Lottery Managers, grounds for refusal, regulatory FAQs, funding, and governance-related information. It appears to be a navigational page or portal content listing sections, policies, and opportunities rather than a single specific regulatory decision or contract Award.

What this document offers

Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

fraud reportOngoing

Report Fraud

The page provides a route for reporting fraud to the National Lotteries Commission.

Who it is for
People wishing to report fraud
How to act on it
Use the “Report Fraud” contact section on the National Lotteries Commission page.
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CONTACT Report Fraud
strategic-partner invitationOngoing

Invitation of the Panel of Strategic Partners

The page lists an invitation to participate in a panel of strategic partners.

Who it is for
Prospective strategic partners
How to act on it
Use the “Invitation of the Panel of Strategic Partners” section on the National Lotteries Commission page.
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Invitation of the Panel of Strategic Partners
organisation registrationOngoing

Register Your Organisations

The page provides a route for organisations to register with the National Lotteries Commission.

Who it is for
Organisations
How to act on it
Use the “Register Your Organisations” section on the National Lotteries Commission page.
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Register Your Organisations
funding applicationOngoing

Apply for Funding

The page provides an application route for organisations seeking funding and links it with funding focus areas and funded sectors.

Who it is for
Organisations seeking funding
How to act on it
Use the “Apply for Funding” section on the National Lotteries Commission page.
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Apply for Funding Funding Focus Areas Funded Sectors
regulatory guidanceOngoing

Lotteries Incidental To Exempt Entertainment

The page explains the rules for running a lottery as part of a bazaar, sale, fete, dinner, dance, sporting event or similar entertainment where there are no cash prizes. It sets out limits on proceeds, ticket sales and prize spending.

Who it is for
People or organisations promoting lotteries incidental to exempt entertainment
How to act on it
Read and comply with the conditions described under Section 36 of the Act, including using the proceeds for the benefit of a deserving section of the public, keeping ticket sales at no more than R10 000, spending no more than R5 000 on prizes, and charging no more than R10 per ticket.
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The Act defines “an exempt entertainment” as a bazaar, sale, fete, dinner, dance, sporting event or other entertainment of a similar character where there are no cash prizes.

Facts

Reference

https://www.nlcsa.org.za/lotteries-incidental-to-exempt-entertainment/

Key Takeaways

  • organization: National Lotteries Commission (NLC)
  • topic: lotteries incidental to exempt entertainment
  • categories: national lotteries, society lotteries, private lotteries, promotional competitions
  • sections: how to apply, grounds for refusal, certification of Lottery Managers, managers’ obligations, revoking certification, FAQs
  • opportunities: Panel of Strategic Partners, Tenders, RFQ, Tender
  • dates/deadlines: none explicit
  • references: legislation acts and regulations related to lotteries
  • location: South Africa