A “private lottery” is defined as a “lottery which is conducted in the Republic in accordance with section 37:
a) for and by members of a social or sporting club for purposes not connected with any form of gambling;
b) for and by persons all of whom either work or reside on the same premises; and
c) in the case of a lottery conducted for members of a social or sporting club, has been authorised in writing by the governing body of the social or sporting club to conduct the lottery”.
LIMITATIONS TO PRIVATE LOTTERIES
a) The total value of tickets for any lottery may not exceed R10 000.
b) The total value of prizes in any one private lottery may not exceed R10 000.
c) The price of each ticket may not exceed R10.
RULES THAT MUST BE OBSERVED IN PROMOTING A PRIVATE LOTTERY
a) The promoter must be a member of the club or society who is authorised, in writing, by the club’s governing body to run the lottery.
b) There can be no management fee or expense percentages. The only deductions allowed are for printing, stationery & notices.
c) There is no fixed percentage for the distribution of income; it can be used totally for prizes or divided between prizes and the club fund.
d) There may be no more than 12 lotteries per year.
e) No written notice or advertisement of the lottery may be exhibited except on the club or premises where the members work or reside or on the tickets.
f) No ticket may be sent through the post.
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