Lotteries, raffles
The Gambling Act provides for two categories of lottery organizers: large-scale organizers that generate stakes of 100,000 francs or more per year and small-scale organizers.
The small-scale organizers, in turn, are divided into three subcategories:
- Small event organizers, which generate stakes of less than 100 000 francs per year;
- Small event organizers that generate stakes of 25 000 francs or more per year, use the stakes for non-profit or charitable purposes, and receive a significant portion of the profits free of charge;
- Small promoters who generate stakes of less than 25 000 francs per year, who use the stakes for non-profit or charitable purposes and receive a substantial portion of the profits provided free of charge.
The commercial or public conduct of lotteries is subject to licensing.
For large-scale organizers, the Gambling Act provides for a dual licensing system in that the organizer requires on the one hand an organizer permit from the government and on the other hand for each individual game a gaming permit from the Office of National Economy. There is no legal entitlement to the granting of an organizer permit.
For small-scale organizers, the Office of National Economy issues a combined organizer and game permit. Small-scale organizers who generate stakes of less than 25 000 francs per year, who use the stakes for non-profit or charitable purposes and who receive a significant part of the profits free of charge are only subject to a notification requirement.
The organizers of a raffle must also merely report this to the Office of National Economy.
Organizers of lotteries and betting conducted online require a concession for the organization of online gambling.
The online form can be started via the link below:
Online counter
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Contact persons
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Thomas Gstöhl [email protected] +423 236 6941
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Markus Beck [email protected] +423 236 6294
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Michael Marxer [email protected] +423 236 6956
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Anna Adam [email protected] +423 236 6989
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Simon Fumarola [email protected] +423 236 7043
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Simon Wachter [email protected] +423 236 7046