In Lesotho, lottery operations are governed by national regulations that establish a legal framework for licensed games of chance, ensuring oversight by the Ministry of Finance and relevant authorities (1).
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, through its Ministry of Finance, formally invites eligible companies to express interest in establishing and promoting a national lottery, specifying the terms and conditions under which licensed operators may sell tickets and distribute prizes to the public (1).
"The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho through the Ministry of Finance invites eligible companies to express interest in establishing and promoting a national lottery, specifying the scope, licensing requirements and operational guidelines for public ticket sales."
Additionally, the Lesotho Revenue Authority has implemented a tax lottery initiative to incentivize voluntary tax compliance, allowing participants to enter draws based on their tax payments and claim monetary rewards under a transparent, regulated scheme (2).
Source:
https://www.gov.ls/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/LOTTERY-Expression-of-Interest-12.Nov_.2018.PM-1.pdf
https://www.gov.ls/development/lra-promotes-compliance-through-tax-lottery/
Last updated: 20-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
