Lottery tickets are legal in Liechtenstein under a regulated framework established by the Gambling Act of June 30, 2010. The commercial or public conduct of lotteries requires proper licensing from the Office of Economic Affairs, which serves as the primary regulatory authority (1). Liechtenstein distinguishes between large-scale lottery organizers generating stakes of 100,000 Swiss francs or more annually and small-scale organizers operating below this threshold, with each category subject to different licensing requirements and procedures.
Large-scale lottery organizers must obtain both an organizer permit from the government and individual gaming permits from the Office of National Economy for each game they wish to conduct (1). Small-scale organizers receive a combined organizer and game permit directly from the Office of National Economy, while those generating less than 25,000 francs per year for non-profit or charitable purposes are only subject to notification requirements rather than full licensing. The regulatory framework aims to ensure secure, proper, and transparent gaming operations while preventing socially harmful effects of gambling activities.
"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."
Online lottery operations require a special concession for the organization of online gambling beyond standard lottery licenses (1). The Gambling Act defines lotteries as games of chance conducted outside casinos without gambling machines, where winnings are distributed through drawings based on predefined plans with a maximum payout ratio of 75 percent (2). Anyone intending to organize lotteries on a commercial or public basis must obtain the required authorization, as gambling games may only be carried out with proper governmental approval under Liechtenstein law.
Source:
https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/office-of-economic-affairs/gambling/lottery-raffles
https://www.regierung.li/files/attachments/935-51-26-11-2021-en.pdf
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
