Non-Profit Tombola/Lotteries Permit

Non-profit games are classified as licensable games by the Malta Gaming Authority, in which the total stake value amount cannot exceed past FIVE EUROS (€5.00) per player participating in the tombola/lottery game, and that NINETY PERCENT (90%) or more of the net proceeds are donated to an entity with charitable, sporting, religious, philanthropic, cultural, educational, social, or civic purposes.

Gaming operators who wish to operate tombola/lotteries of such nature must have a specific gaming permit issued by the MGA, and is only valid for a single event. The permit will expire once the event has concluded.

The following is a list of conditions that are set in order for a Non-Profit Tombola/Lotteries Permit to be granted:

  • A tombola/bingo session that is held within the official premises of the non-profit organisation or any other place authorised by the MGA that is permitted to hold said session.
  • The tombola/bingo session must not exceed the duration period of SIX (6) hours.
  • The applicant must submit a statement that shows the total number of participating individuals, the wagered stake gross amount (or otherwise contributed by players), and other information that may be requested by the MGA. For tombola and at the end of a lottery event, the statements are to be submitted to the organisation TWICE (2) a year.
  • The permit holder must ensure that no minors may participate or be exposed to the games, and must take measures to prevent that.
  • Non-profit organisations that are permitted to hold tombola/bingo sessions may not host such activities in tombola/bingo halls in respect of which permission has been granted to hold such tombola/bingo game session.

Fees & Taxation

Gaming operators who hold the Non-Profit Tombola/Lotteries Permit must pay the MGA a one-time, non-refundable games permit application fee of TWENTY-FIVE EUROS (€25.00) per permit. Late applications shall result in an additional TWENTY FIVE EUROS (€25.00) non-refundable late application fee.

For lotteries, an inspection fee shall be applied. If the draw is held at the MGA offices, a fee of FIFTEEN EUROS (€15.00) will be incurred by the permit holder. Should the draw happen elsewhere, TWENTY-FIVE EUROS (€25.00) will be paid for the inspection fee.

Enclosures - Non-Profit Lottery
Enclosures - Non-Profit Tombola
Non-Profit Organisation Bingo Statements

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all relevant documentation and information via electronic means through the licensee portal. Non-Profit Tombola/Lotteries Permit applications that are not submitted with the required documentation and/or information, proof payment, and/or signed declaration will have its application status set at ‘INCOMPLETE’ for SIXTY (60) days.

If the application is still not submitted in full during this period, the application will be rejected and closed.

Non-profit organisations are required to submit the following documentation when applying for a Non-Profit Tombola/Bingo Permit:

  • Proof of payment of application fees.
  • A signed declaration form that is obtained electronically at the last step of the application form.
  • Confirmation from the place/location that the tombola/bingo session will be held within the premises.
  • The complete address fo the place/location where the tombola/bingo session shall be held. This includes geographic/GPS coordinates.
  • A Voluntary Organisation (VO) certificate.*
  • A Voluntary Organisation Statute.*
  • List of committee members forming part of the board of directors of the VO.*
  • Annual compliance of the VO certificate or any official communication confirming compliance.*
  • Certified true copy of the ID card (front and back) of the representative.*

*Not required to be submitted if documents are still valid within the past TWELVE (12) months.