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As established by Law No. 060 on Lottery and Games of Chance of November 25, 2010, Supreme Decree No. 0781 and 0782 of February 2, 2011 and Law No. 717 of July 13, 2015, the Authority of Gaming Inspection-AJ, is a public institution with legal status and its own assets, with administrative, financial, legal and technical independence; subject to the Ministry of Economy and Public Finance, with jurisdiction and competence throughout the national territory.
What do we do?
The Gambling Control Authority regulates, controls and supervises the activities of:
Lottery, Chance and Sweepstakes Games
- We grant operating licenses.
- We supervise, inspect and control the exploitation of lottery, chance and sweepstakes with an operating license.
- We confiscate gambling machines from illegal rooms.
- We control, apply and execute sanctions for the illegal exploitation of lottery, chance and raffle games, as well as for other administrative offenses established in current provisions.
Business Promotions
- We grant authorizations for each business promotion.
- We supervise, inspect and control individual and collective persons who carry out authorized business promotions.
- We control, apply and execute sanctions for carrying out unauthorized business promotions, as well as for other administrative offenses established in the current provisions.
Online legislation: No online gambling regulation.
In general, a type of gambling is illegal in Connecticut unless the law specifically allows it. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division regulates all legal gambling in the state. Federal, state and local law enforcement authorities are responsible for enforcing the laws pertaining to illegal gambling.It is illegal for a non-profit organization to conduct an event without an appropriate permit or a for-profit organization to operate without an appropriate license.
Regulatory Agencies
The Commission on Special Revenue introduced the lottery in Connecticut in 1972. The Division of Special Revenue (DOSR) operated the lottery until 1996 when the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC), a quasi public state agency, was formed to conduct the lottery. DOSR regulated the CLC and all legal gaming until they merged with DCP, and became DCP’s Gaming Division which now has those responsibilities.
Non-Profit Organizations
Qualified non-profit organizations can raise funds from a variety of activities. Bingo was legalized in Connecticut in 1939. Bazaars and raffles were authorized in 1955 and sealed tickets in 1987. Beginning in 1972, non-profits could operate casino games during Las Vegas Night fundraisers, but that law was repealed in 2003.
As of January 2017, municipalities issue permits to non-profit organizations conducting these activities.
Types of Legal Gambling
In 1976, off-track betting started in Connecticut.It initially was run by the Division of Special Revenue and was sold in 1993 to Autotote Enterprises, Inc., which operates Connecticut OTB to this day.
Live greyhound racing began in Connecticut in 1976 with the opening of Plainfield Greyhound Park. In 1995, the former Bridgeport Jai Alai was converted to Shoreline Star Greyhound Park.
Jai alai is authorized by statute. Frontons in Bridgeport and Hartford opened in 1976 and the Milford fronton opened the next year. In 1995 Bridgeport Jai Alai closed and became a greyhound racetrack and Hartford Jai Alai closed and became an OTB provider.In 2001, the last fronton in Connecticut, Milford Jai Alai, closed.
Horse racing is also authorized by statute, but no horse track has operated in Connecticut.
Foxwoods Resort Casino was opened by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in 1992. The Mohegan Tribe opened Mohegan Sun four years later. Each casino is authorized to offer any game of chance that is legal under state law (the Las Vegas Night laws were in force when each casino first opened). Each tribe and the state of Connecticut have entered into memoranda of understanding to allow video facsimile machines to be operated at the casinos.
Gambling Regulatory Authority was established on 1 March 2019 according to Act No. 30/2019 Coll. on Gambling Games and Amendment and Supplement to Some Acts. With effect from 1 June 2019, the performance of state administration in the area of operation of gambling games has been transferred from the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, the Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic, Tax Offices and Customs Offices to the new Gaming Regulatory Authority.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority is a budgetary organization of the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic connected with its revenues and expenditures to the state budget. The competences of the Gambling Regulatory Authority are defined in the Act No. 30/2019 Coll. proceeding for the whole territory of the Slovak Republic.
The main role of the Gambling Regulatory Authority is to create conditions for the protection of public order and to ensure the social compensation of risks arising from gambling.
According to the § 77 of Act No. 30/2019 Coll., the Gambling Regulatory Authority, in particular, issues general licenses and makes decision on the granting and withdrawal of individual licenses, issues authorisations for authorised testing laboratories, performs the activities of operator of the information system in the area of operation of gambling games, keeps a central register of gambling game operators and a central register of places of gambling houses, keeps the register of excluded persons, performs supervision over the provision of prohibited offers, performs the administration of contributions paid to state budget, provide methodical guidance for entities under supervision, perform supervision over the observance of duties according to this Act and related regulations and in the case of infringement imposes sanctions pursuant to this Act.
The head office of the Gambling Regulatory Authority is in Bratislava. To carry out its control and surveillance activities, the Gambling Regulatory Authority has also set up 6 regional offices that are in Bratislava, Nitra, Žilina, Banská Bystrica, Prešov and Košice.
The statutory body of the Gaming Regulatory Authority is the General Director appointed and dismissed by the Minister of Finance of the Slovak Republic. The appeal body of the Authority is the Council of the Gambling Regulatory Authority, which has five members appointed and dismissed by the Minister of Finance of the Slovak Republic.
Offine legislation: https://www.slov-lex.sk/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2019/30/20230201#
Online legislation: https://www.slov-lex.sk/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2019/30/20230201#
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor of the State of South Dakota. The Commission regulates limited wagering in Deadwood, as well as live horse and simulcast racing. Commission staff is under the direction of Susan Christian, its Executive Secretary and consists of two divisions: Enforcement and Operations.
The Board’s scheduled public meetings will be held at its Detroit office located in the Cadillac Place at 3062 West Grand Boulevard, Suite L-700, Detroit, MI 48202. The meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the staff briefing, followed immediately by the regular agenda items.
The purpose of both the staff briefing and Board meeting is to conduct Board business regarding the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act, as amended, Public Act 69 of 1997, MCL 432.201, et seq (“The Act”) relating to the licensing, regulation and conduct of casino gaming in the City of Detroit.
The Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) was established through the passage of House Bill Number 310 by the House of Representatives 145th General Assembly. The Division, under the supervision of the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, exercises exclusive jurisdiction for the criminal offenses relating to gaming that occur in a licensed video lottery facility, or which relate the operation of the Delaware Lottery.
The DGE also investigates the background, qualifications and suitability of each applicant who requires licensing by the Delaware Lottery and seeks to exclude persons whose presence is inimical to the interest of the Delaware Lottery through the creation of a list of excluded persons.
In addition, the DGE provides assistance to the Delaware Lottery in the consideration, promulgation and application of its rules and regulations and performs other duties necessary to maintain public confidence and trust in the credibility and integrity of lottery operations, agents and employees.
Firm Overview:
Segev LLP is a full solutions business and technology law firm located in Vancouver, Canada, with satellite offices in Toronto, USA and China. They provide insights, analyses, access, and strategy services to some of the world’s best and nimblest businesses, all underpinned by out-of-the-box thinking and high-quality legal work.
Services Offered:
- Company Formation & Structuring
- Development, Licensing, Sales, and other Commercial IP Transactions
- Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and Partnerships
- Privacy & Data Law
- Sports Law
- Web & App Terms and other agreements
- Licensing Agreements
- Advertising and Affiliate Marketing Law
- Private Corporate Finance
- Public Finance or Securities Law
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Law
- Corporate Governance Advice, Shareholders’ Agreements, and Shareholder Disputes Employment Law and Stock Incentive Compensation Plans
- Commercial Dispute Resolution
- International Corporate Organization Structuring
- Metaverse projects, augmented reality, and virtual reality
Esports and Video Game Law
Segev LLP was one of the first Canadian law firms with a dedicated esports practice group. Our lawyers have been at the forefront of supporting the development of British Columbia’s esports ecosystem. We work closely with many leading Canadian esports companies, including Canada’s first esports arena and Canada’s largest esports iGaming company. Our lawyers combine a unique and deep understanding of the esports space with broad expertise in a number of related fields that allows us to seamlessly provide our clients with industry-leading service and strategic advice.
Gaming and Gambling
Segev LLP employs a strong iGaming team with corporate, commercial, IP commercialization, M&A, private equity finance, public markets finance, privacy and data, and regulatory and compliance experience. Additionally, our senior attorneys have a combined total of more than 40 years in the industry and bolster our reputation as the pre-eminent single access point for Canada- and US-facing gambling operators’ legal requirements.
Corporate and Securities Law
Segev LLP’s securities team is a key driver in their clients’ capital-raising and M&A activities. They work closely with their clients throughout the transaction life cycle, offering strategic legal services as well as strategic connections and introductions to finance professionals. They assist with various transactions, from private and public securities offerings and going-public transactions to corporate and M&A transactions. Segev LLP serves some of the best and nimblest businesses in the world across a variety of industries to achieve their financing goals.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Segev LLP has the legal experience and technical knowledge to help you navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape in the blockchain space so that their clients can focus on building their business. Metaverse projects, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
Business Law
Segev LLP’s corporate and commercial team continue to advise clients on all aspects of business law across various sectors. From technology and gaming, to retail and hospitality and other creative industries.
Sports Law
Segev LLP’s sports law practice advises athletes and corporate clients on all aspects of sports law across various sectors including technology, private and public finance, marketing and sponsorships, rights commercialization, gaming and gambling, employment, retail and hospitality, real estate, estates planning and other areas of law.
Bolstered by their experienced and industry-related practice groups, they provide a comprehensive and well-versed offering that can assist athletes and sports businesses with all their goals.
Technology and Intellectual Property
Segev LLP helps their clients navigate complex regulatory regimes and provides guidance and insight in situations where information is otherwise lacking. They also assist clients to protect and secure their valuable IP assets.
Real Estate
Segev LLP employs a strong real estate team with experience in multiple areas including development, construction, conveyance, general contracting, land-use and rezoning, risk management, insurance, regulatory, environmental, and corporate. They also have US-licensed lawyers ready to assist and provide guidance.
Litigation
Segev LLP advocates on behalf of businesses and private individuals in a variety of contexts. They represent and guide clients through the British Columbia court system, administrative tribunal proceedings, arbitration proceedings, and through less formal mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Their civil litigation team is committed to helping clients craft the right legal strategy to resolve disputes effectively and efficiently.
Estate Planning
Segev LLP has a wealth of experience in estate planning law. From simple estate plans to complex corporate reorganizations. They can provide advice one state planning, estate administration, trusts and wills.
Cannabis, Psychedelics, Alcohol, and Controlled and Regulated Substances
Segev LLP has one of the leading controlled and regulated substances practices in British Columbia. The firm has considerable experience advising a diverse range of companies in the various aspects of these lawful emerging industries. The firm works with licensed producers, retailers and dispensaries, refiners, extractors, labs, marketing companies, and R&D companies. They offer full business solutions to a global array of companies, underpinned by a knowledge of the industry and the applicable regulatory and compliance regimes. Their work also includes providing private and public corporate finance legal services. The firm has assisted several CBD beverage and supplements companies, a psychedelics research and development company, and a craft brewery and narcotics testing lab with securities and corporate finance related services.
Practice Areas:
Technology and iGaming Law
Esports and Video Game Law
Intellectual Property Law
Business Law
Sports Law
Corporate and Securities
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Litigation
Estate Planning
Cannabis, Psychedelics, Alcohol, and Controlled and Regulated Substances
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver: The King George Building, 6th Floor, 905 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1L6
Tel.: 1-800-604-1312
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ONTARIO
Toronto: 11th Floor, 151 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5C 2W7
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INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
Segev LLP also has satellite offices in the US and China.
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The Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries is a central executive body with a special status that ensures state regulation of activities in the field of organizing and conducting gambling and lotteries.
The activities of KRAIL are directed and coordinated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
The main tasks of KRAIL: implementation of state policy in the field of organization and conduct of gambling, implementation of state policy in the lottery field, implementation of state supervision (control) of the gambling market, as well as in the lottery field*.
The activities of KRAIL are carried out in accordance with the laws of Ukraine, in particular:
The Law of Ukraine “On State Regulation of Activities Regarding the Organization and Conduct of Gambling Games” (hereinafter – the Law) is a special (basic) law in the regulation of public relations in the field of organization and conduct of gambling games;
The Law of Ukraine “On State Lotteries in Ukraine”, which establishes the basic principles of state regulation of the lottery sphere in Ukraine with the aim of creating favorable conditions for the development of the lottery market based on the principles of the state monopoly on issuing and holding lotteries, ensuring the needs of the state budget, the rights and legitimate interests of citizens .
*Determined in accordance with the Regulations on the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, which was approved by Resolution No. 891 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated September 23, 2020.
Offline legislation: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/768-IX?lang=uk#n6%20
Online legislation: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/768-IX?lang=uk#n6%20
The Kansspelautoriteit was established on 1 April 2012. We are an independent administrative body and the supervisor and regulator of gambling services in the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. We are funded by the industry through gambling levies. The Kansspelautoriteit is governed by the Board of Directors.
The Minister for Legal Protection bears the political responsibility for gambling policy in the Netherlands.
Gambling is a fact of life. People like to play and enjoy it, or hope to become rich from it. However, gambling also involves risks. There are various types of gambling – lotteries, slot machines, sports betting, casino games – and each has its own risks. We do everything we can for the prevention of misconduct.
Gambling regulator
The Kansspelautoriteit is the regulator of the gambling industry. We are an independent administrative body that implements Dutch gambling policy by order of the Minister for Legal Protection. We implement this policy independently. Our tasks are set out in the Betting and Gaming Act (Wet op de kansspelen).
Our opinion on gambling
We are neither for nor against gambling. We think it’s important that gambling is safe and fair. What constitutes safe and fair is specified in laws, regulations and licensing conditions.
Our aim
We strive to create a world where gambling services are reliable, operators are transparent and players are protected. A world where the games are fair and the chances of winning are clear, and where there are no gambling addicts or illegal practices.
Our mission
Players are the focus of our mission. Consumers must be able to play safely. We act to prevent misconduct.
What we do
The Kansspelautoriteit has three objectives and five statutory duties. Our objectives are:
- To protect consumers
- To prevent gambling addiction
- To combat illegal and criminal practices
Our first statutory duty is to regulate the gambling market by issuing licences to gambling operators. Such operators must meet certain conditions in order to obtain a licence. The Kansspelautoriteit assesses whether this is the case.
Supervision and enforcement is our second statutory duty. The Kansspelautoriteit takes a risk-based approach to its supervision. This involves screening and assessing licence holders. If an operator is not complying with the licence conditions or with laws and regulations, we can proceed to enforcement. There are various ways of doing this. Measures can range from holding a meeting to imposing a fine or revoking a licence. The Kansspelautoriteit also takes action against illegal activities, for example if gambling services are being offered illegally.
Our third duty is to promote addiction prevention. We do this by supervising licence holders, who have a duty of care. We also work to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling. In addition, we encourage organisations to collaborate to prevent consumers from becoming addicted to gambling.
Our fourth statutory duty is to provide information and education. This includes answering any questions that municipalities – our fellow regulators – may have about gambling. Citizens have questions as well, for instance about what they can do if they think a game has not been operated fairly. Organisations also ask questions, such as a football association that wishes to organise a lottery and build a new canteen with the proceeds.
Our fifth statutory duty is to combat gambling-related match fixing among licence holders. Licensed (online) sports betting and totaliser license betting operators must take measures to prevent and combat match fixing within their betting offer. Licence holders must, for example, identify signs of possible match fixing and report these to the right authorities.
In addition to these five duties, the Kansspelautoriteit advises the Minister for Legal Protection on gambling policy. We do this by providing both requested and unrequested advice.
How we work towards our mission
We work towards our mission by:
- Engaging in internal and external collaboration to achieve a common goal. Every employee helps to ensure that consumers can play safely.
- Learning about those who take part in gambling activities. We understand players and their behaviours, and we take appropriate action to ensure their safety.
- Being knowledgeable. We are aware of the risks in the different types of gambling with respect to gambling addiction, fair play and temptations to participate. We take action as needed and provide education and information to various target groups.
- Ensuring a fair market. We treat all licence holders the same and tackle illegal activities. This creates a level playing field for all gambling operators.
- Working efficiently with smart systems and processes.
Our core values
We always act in accordance with our core values. These core values are:
- Professional. We strive to achieve a maximum impact with our actions and continuously improve ourselves.
- Transparent. We provide insight into the what, why and how behind our actions, set clear expectations for licence holders and hold ourselves accountable.
- Proactive. We identify and respond to risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
- Consistent. Our activities are not dictated by the issues of the day, and always contribute to our objectives. We operate independently of politicians, policymakers and other stakeholders.
The Tax Administration is the administrative organization within the Ministry of Finance whose basic duty is to implement tax regulations and regulations concerning the payment of obligatory contributions.
All residents are obliged to participate in the settlement of public expenses in accordance with their economic abilities. The tax system is based on the principles of equality and equity.
The main duties of the Tax Administration are:
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Normative activities – preparation and drafting laws and other regulations in the area of taxes and obligatory contributions, providing official opinions and interpretations in individual cases on implementation of regulations within the Tax Administration scope of work.
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Keeping the tax registers and issuing documents on facts maintained in official records, determining and assigning personal identification number, exchange data with other public authorities and international data exchange.
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Assessment and collection of taxes and obligatory contributions – gathering and processing data on taxes and obligatory contributions, assessing tax base and tax liability and liability for obligatory contributions, collection of assessed liabilities.
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Tax audit – conducting tax audit and supervision of the calculation for obligatory contributions.
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Enforced collection – conducting enforced collection in order to collect taxes and obligatory contributions, conducting enforced collection of national budget revenue determined by the Ministry of Finance and enforced collection of other public levies upon the request of other public authorities and courts in accordance with special laws.
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Taxpayers services – development and maintenance of taxpayers service system to facilitate the fulfillment of rights and obligations of taxpayers.
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Misdemeanor procedure – filing charges and conducting misdemeanor procedure of first instance due to violation of tax laws, regulations on obligatory contributions payments and regulations on personal identification numbers.
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Monitoring the implementation and drafting laws from the scope of games of chance and entertainment games.
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The Tax Administration can perform tasks related to recording, determining, monitoring, collection and enforced collection of taxes which belong entirely to the local and regional government and other public levies stipulated by law.
Tax Administration performs other duties stipulated by the Tax Administration Law.
Offline legislation: https://www.porezna-uprava.hr/HR_porezni_sustav/_layouts/15/in2.vuk2019.sp.propisi.intranet/propisi.aspx#id=pro111
Online legislation: https://www.porezna-uprava.hr/HR_porezni_sustav/_layouts/15/in2.vuk2019.sp.propisi.intranet/propisi.aspx#id=pro111
The Gaming Control Division is the law enforcement arm of the Indiana Gaming Commission. The Gaming Control Division was established during the 2007 legislative session and became operational on September 10, 2007. The primary job of the Division is to investigate illegal gambling. However, the Gaming Control Officers have full police powers and can enforce all Indiana laws.
The Division has 16 officers. The officers are certified by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. All of the current officers have at least eight years of law enforcement experience. They have also received specialized training in investigating illegal gambling.
The Division’s goal is to obtain voluntary compliance with the gambling laws through education. Enforcement efforts are also used to accomplish the mission of reducing illegal gambling.
The Division prioritizes investigations. The initial focus was on electronic gaming devices, often referred to as “Cherry Masters”, and as of January 1, 2015 a total of 6,000 illegal devices have been removed from operation by seizure and voluntary removal by distributors. Several illegal bookmaking operations and illegal poker establishments have also had enforcement action taken against them.
It is important to note that a business could lose its retail merchant’s certificate, alcohol beverage permit, tobacco sales certificate, and/or charity gaming license for a violation of gambling statutes. The Division uses a common sense approach in all facets of dealing with possible violations. As stated earlier, the goal is to have voluntary compliance and not necessarily make arrests.
To provide information on illegal gambling go to the Contact Us portion of the IGC Web page. Click on the Subject drop down and then Illegal Gambling Information. This information will be automatically routed to the Gaming Control Division. If you have any information that can help reduce illegal gambling or gaming crimes in Indiana you may call 1(866)610-TIPS(8477). We will keep sources of information confidential.
The Ministry of Finance (MF) is a governmental administration office servicing the minister competent for the state budget, public finance and financial institutions.
One of the fundamental tasks of the MF is preparation, execution and control over implementation of the state budget. Moreover, the Ministry deals with the financing system for local governments, the budget zone and state security and manages the public debt.
The MF is also responsible for implementation of state income and expenses, including income from taxes, as well as for financial, credit and payment cooperation with foreign countries and implementation of provisions regarding customs.
The MF executes tasks related to the operation of financial markets, including banks, insurance companies and investment funds, and tasks related to trade in securities. Moreover, it initiates governmental policy with respect to the securities’ market.
Offline legislation: https://www.dziennikustaw.gov.pl/DU/rok/2022/pozycja/888
Online legislation: https://www.dziennikustaw.gov.pl/DU/rok/2022/pozycja/888
The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) was established to “ensure the integrity of the State of Mississippi and maintain the public confidence in the gaming industry.” This agency has and remains focused on this mission.
From the beginning, the MGC worked to establish a strong but fair regulatory environment in the midst of the “Mississippi Miracle” which transformed quiet Coastal and River counties into some of America’s premier gaming destinations. Responding to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Oil Spill, and the Mississippi River Flood of 2011 has seasoned and matured the agency. Now as the agency looks to the future, the MGC is confident that our strong foundation and experience will allow us to remain one of the nation’s premier regulatory agencies.
With this foundation in place, welcome to the website of the MGC, where in just a few clicks you will find a wealth of information related to the regulation and protection of gaming in Mississippi.
Offline legislation: https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2016-186#cast1
Online legislation: https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2016-186#cast1
Authorized by the General Assembly, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency was formed as the State Lottery Agency by constitutional amendment in 1972 (Chapter 365, Acts of 1972, ratified November 7, 1972). The Agency began operation on January 2, 1973, and by April 1973 began selling lottery tickets and awarding prizes. In October 2012, it reformed under its present name with added responsibilities as regulator of casinos in Maryland (Chapter 1, Acts of 2012, 2nd Special Session).
The Maryland Lottery and gambling casinos in the State are overseen by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-101 through 9-125; & 9-1A-01 through 9-1A-34). The Agency also regulates sports wagering and on-line fantasy competitions (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-1E-01 through 9-1E-16, & 9-1D-01 through 9-1D-05).
The State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency operates the Maryland Lottery through a combination of employees and vendor services, and oversees casinos and sports wagering entities, which are privately held independent businesses. In addition, the Agency regulates a number of smaller ancillary gaming programs.
MARYLAND LOTTERY
Through the Maryland Lottery, lottery tickets are sold and cashed at licensed retail establishments throughout Maryland. These lottery agents are private businesses that receive commissions and fees to sell the games to the public. Transactions are conducted through terminals and self-service vending machines that are connected to a computerized real-time system.
Revenues from the Lottery are credited to the State Lottery Fund (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-118 through 9-120). Monies in the State Lottery Fund are deposited into the Maryland Stadium Facilities Fund, the Maryland Veterans Trust Fund, and the Baltimore City Public School Construction Financing Fund. The remaining monies are deposited into the State General Fund (Code State Government Article, sec. 9-120).
Lottery income is the State’s fourth-largest source of revenue, after income taxes, sales taxes, and corporate taxes. Approximately 60% of what the Lottery makes from ticket sales goes back to players in the form of prize money. Some 7% goes to retailer commissions, and 3% to operational expenses. The remaining 25% of revenues from the State Lottery are deposited in the General Fund of the State Treasury to support Maryand government programs, including those in education, public health, public safety and the environment. Detailed breakdowns by year are available at http://www.mdgaming.com
LOTTERY DRAWING GAMES
The State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency provides a variety of terminal-based games which include
Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Bonus Match 5, Cash4Life, Keno, Mega Millions, Multi-Match, Powerball, and
Racetrax. Subscriptions are offered for Cash4Life, Multi-Match, Mega-Millions and Powerball.
Drawing results are available at http://www.mdlottery.com, the Maryland Lottery’s mobile phone app, and the winning numbers phone line (410) 230-8830.
Cash4Life is a multi-state game with a top prize of $1,000 a day for life and a second-tier prize of $1,000 a week for life. Players select six number from two different fields: five numbers from a range of 1 to 60 and one Cash Ball number from a range of 1 to 4. Sold in 10 states, tickets cost $2. Drawings are held nightly in Trenton, New Jersey.
Daily Drawings. The Lottery holds twice-daily drawings for Pick 3 (a three-digit game, with prizes ranging from $25 to $500); Pick 4 (a four-digit game, with winners receiving between $100 and $5,000); and Pick 5 (a five-digit game, with winners receiving between $25 and $50,000). Bonus Match 5 (a pick of 5-of-39 game) drawings are also held daily, offering a top prize of $50,000.
Monitor Games include Keno and Racetrax. Keno is a monitor-style game with drawings held every four minutes. Players select up to 10 numbers from a field of 80 and match them to a computer-generated group of 20 numbers displayed on a Keno monitor. Prizes range from $2 to $100,000. Racetrax is a computer-animated horseracing simulation game. Players select horses numbered from 1 to 12 to win prizes ranging from $1.20 to $650,248. Drawings are held approximately every four minutes.
Mega Millions (formerly The Big Game) is a multi-state game with jackpots that start at $20 million. Players select six numbers from two different fields: five numbers from a range of 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from a range of 1 to 25. Winning numbers are drawn on Tuesday and Friday nights in Atlanta, Georgia. The game costs $2 to play. Forty-six states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands participate.
Multi-Match (formerly Lotto) is a lotto-style game. Players pick six numbers from a range of 1 to 43, and are given two more randomly generated sets of six numbers from that same range. Drawings are held on Monday and Thursday nights. The game offers a minimum jackpot of $500,000. Nine other prize levels range from $2 to $2,000. Multi-Match is played only in Maryland.
Powerball has been offered since January 31, 2010. Today, Maryland and forty-five other states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands participate in Powerball. Players select six numbers from two different fields: five numbers from a range of 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from a range of 1 to 26. Tickets are $2 and drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights in Tallahassee, Florida, for jackpots starting at $20 million.
FAST PLAY INSTANT GAMES
In 2020, the Lottery introduced Fast Play instant games, which are similar in style to scratch-off tickets, but are printed on-demand at the time of purchase by Lottery terminals and self-service vending machines. Prices range from $1 to $20. Some Fast Play games offer progressive jackpot prizes, which start at a base amount and increase with the sale of each ticket until a jackpot-winning ticket is sold.
LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES
The Lottery offers more than 50 pre-printed, scratch-off games at prices ranging from $1 to $30. Each scratch-off game launch includes thousands of winning tickets, with prizes of varying amounts, including top prizes as high as $2 million.
PRIZES
All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem winning tickets with prizes of $600 or less. Winning tickets up to $5,000 can be redeemed at Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) retail locations. Maryland’s six licensed casinos are authorized to redeem winning Lottery tickets valued up to $25,000. Prizes larger than $25,000 must be claimed at the Lottery’s Claims Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only.
With Senate advice and consent, the Director of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency is appointed by the Governor (Code State Government Article, sec. 9-106). With the approval of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission and the Legislative Policy Committee of the General Assembly, the Agency’s Director may enter into agreements to operate multijurisdictional lotteries with any other political entity outside the State or outside the United States, or with a private licensee of a state or other nation (Chapter 449, Acts of 2002; Code State Government Article, sec. 9-111).
STATE LOTTERY & GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
In 1973, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission originated as the State Lottery Commission authorized by the General Assembly (Chapter 365, Acts of 1972). It reformed as the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission in 2012 (Chapter 1, Acts of 2012, 2nd Special Session).
The Commission serves as an advisory board to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. In November 2008, the Commission also was assigned responsibility for regulating the operation of video lottery terminals (slot machines) in Maryland (Chapter 4, Acts of 2007 Special Session; Code State Government Article, sec. 9-1A-04).
Lottery, casino and sports wagering operations, regulations, contracts, and licenses are overseen by the Commission. In conjunction with the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, the Commission also is responsible for regulating table games, and the operations of the State’s video lottery terminals.
Commission members review and approve new or amended lottery, casino and sports wagering regulations before they are submitted for Legislative review. Agency contracts also are reviewed and approved by the Commission before submission to the Board of Public Works or the Department of General Services, In addition, the Commission reviews and approves licenses for casino and sports wagering operators, principal entities, manufacturers, contractors, and vendors and employees.
Further, since May 2021, the Commission has the added responsibility of generally overseeing the regulation of sports wagering and fantasy gaming competitions in the State (Chapter 356, Acts of 2021).
Seven members constitute the Commission. They are appointed to five-year terms by the Governor with Senate advice and consent. The Governor also appoints a liaison member from the Maryland Racing Commission as a member of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (Chapter 1, Acts of 2012 2nd Special Session). Annually, from among its members the Commission chooses the Chair (Code State Government Article, secs. 9-104 through 9-109).
The Commission is assisted by the Maryland Amusement Game Advisory Committee.
MARYLAND AMUSEMENT GAME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
In June 2014, the Maryland Amusement Game Advisory Committee was established by the General Assembly (Chapter 464, Acts of 2014).
The Committee advises the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission on the conduct and technical aspects of the amusement game industry, including recommendations for the legality of skill-based amusement games.
Seven members make up the Committee. Appointed by the Governor, six are voting members. The Director of the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency serves ex officio as a nonvoting member. The Governor names the Chair (Code Criminal Law Article, sec. 12-301.1).
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is a foundation, incorporated on April 19, 1999, with the specific purpose of becoming the regulator for the entire gaming industry operating in and from Curaçao. The GCB was the direct result of the second Mutual Evaluation Report of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force in 1998.
Our Vision
We are the gaming regulator for all gaming on Curaçao, recognized for our effectiveness in safeguarding public trust by ensuring all gaming is conducted honestly, responsibly, competitively and free from criminal and corruptive elements.
Our Mission
We protect the interest of the public and the integrity and stability of the Curaçao gaming industry through regulation, licensure and enforcement, thereby enhancing tourism and ensuring an important source of revenue for Curaçao.
Curaçao
Curaçao is an island of the Leeward Antilles in the southern Caribbean Sea, about 65 km (40 mi) north of the Venezuelan coast. It is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Curaçao was formerly part of the colony ‘Curaçao and Dependencies’ (1815–1954). Before the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles on 10 October 2010, Curaçao was administered as the “Island Territory of Curaçao” (Dutch: Eilandgebied Curaçao, Papiamento: Teritorio Insular di Kòrsou), one of five island territories of the former Netherlands Antilles. Now it’s a constituent country called the Country of Curaçao (Dutch: Land Curaçao; Papiamentu: Pais Kòrsou) and it includes the main island of Curaçao and the uninhabited island of Klein Curaçao (“Little Curaçao”). Its capital is Willemstad. Curaçao has a population north of 160,000 in an area of approximately 444 km2 (171 square miles). Curaçao has an open economy, with tourism, international trade, shipping services, oil refining, storage (oil and bunkering) and international financial services being the most important sectors.
In Curaçao we have 3 official languages, Dutch, English, and the native Papiamentu, but languages like Spanish and Portuguese are also widely spoken on the island.
To know more about our beautiful island, please follow the link to the official website of Curaçao.
The National Gambling Office (OFICIUL NAȚIONAL PENTRU JOCURI DE NOROC – ONJN) is a specialized agency of the central public administration, with legal personality, under the Government of Romania, established by OUG no.20 / 27.03.2013, approved by Law no. 227 / 19.07.2013, operating in accordance with the provisions of HG no.298 / 29.05.2013, amended and completed by HG no.644 / 28.08.2013.
The National Gambling Office was established as a unique specialized body for the purpose of unified management of certain databases and an information system for monitoring and control that allows the reduction of tax evasion in the field and increased collection of taxes and duties to the state budget.
The establishment of the National Gambling Office was also based on the need to improve and adapt gambling regulations to the dynamics of this extremely active field, with social implications on vulnerable categories, taking into account the need to ensure the prevention of gambling addiction and the protection of minors.
Correct, fair, responsible, and transparent regulation, combating the illegal sector of gambling through the strengthening of technical and legal tools that allow the detection and sanctioning of illegal operators, promoting a legal offer of safe and quality services in the field of gambling, are priority directions for the National Gambling Office.
Offline legislation: https://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocument/108149#id_artA124_ttl
Online legislation: https://onjn.gov.ro/legislatie-2/
Institutional mission
We are the governing institution regarding the government of the interior of the republic, governance, access to justice and decentralization, contributing to a democratic culture, local development, with transparency and citizen participation for cultural social welfare and honor of the general population.
Institutional vision
To be the benchmark institution in public, transparent, efficient and inclusive management, helping to guarantee access to governance, justice and decentralization of the state as fundamental components to strengthen democracy.
Institutional strategic objectives
Promote governance and local development with citizen participation and transparency by generating capacities in the national territory.
Promote sectoral decentralization processes through the transfer of powers, functions, associated services, capacities and allocation of state resources to achieve management efficiency at the local level.
Strengthen the rule of law and the democratic culture by implementing alternative mechanisms for conflict resolution that contribute to social coexistence, a culture of justice and peace.
Online legislation: No online gambling regulation.
