Administrative procedures relating to the organisation of a lottery should be carried out in conjunction with proceedings before the Director of the Tax Administration Chamber, the Heads of Tax Offices and the Head of the Customs and Tax Office. The rules governing the organisation of lotteries are set out in the Gambling Act, and obtaining a licence to organise a lottery in Poland requires, amongst other things, the submission of an application for authorisation and other documents to the relevant authority, the drafting of rules and regulations, and the payment of the necessary fees.
Requirements that a lottery organiser must meet
A lottery organiser applying for a decision authorising the organisation of such a campaign should, amongst other things:
- prepare the full documentation,
- have no outstanding tax, social security or customs liabilities,
- provide a bank guarantee for the award/payment of prizes,
- to prove that the funds used to organise the lottery come from lawful sources.
The organiser should also have the appropriate equipment suitable for the game being organised, which will enable the winners of the draw to be selected. Staff involved in running the event must undergo training on the rules and regulations, as well as the relevant legislation. During the prize draw, it is essential to comply with all the points set out in the documentation. Once the event has concluded, a report must be prepared and submitted.
