In Kyrgyzstan, lottery operations are governed by the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic “About lotteries,” enacted on May 10, 2017. This law outlines permissible lottery types, including state, professional, and promotional lotteries, and establishes the fundamental legal framework for issuing and purchasing lottery tickets (1).
Tickets sold by unauthorized entities are illegal, and only licensed organizers approved by the Cabinet of Ministers can conduct lotteries. Participants must be at least eighteen years old to purchase tickets, and all lottery activities are subject to oversight by the designated regulatory authority to ensure transparency and fairness (1).
"Lottery activities are a form of group or mass game in which licensed organizers draw a prize fund among ticket holders under the legislation of Kyrgyzstan, ensuring that prizes are determined solely by chance rather than participants’ actions" (1).
The Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce maintains the official text and provides periodic updates, including the March 27, 2024 release of the lottery law PDF on its website, confirming that only duly registered operators may issue tickets and that violations can result in fines or license revocation (2).
Source:
https://cis-legislation.com/document.fwx?rgn=96768
https://fsa.gov.kg/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Закон-Закон-КР-О-лотереях.pdf
Last updated: 20-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
