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Q：What kind of lucky draw activities have to apply for an administrative permit? |
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A：In accordance with Macao Law No. 47/98/M, all kinds of lucky draw or similar activities of commercial nature should apply for administrative permit in advance. |
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Q：What happens if a lucky draw has conducted without an appropriate administrative permit? |
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A：Conducting any kind of lucky draw or similar activities without an appropriate administrative permit is liable to a fine ranging from MOP15,000 to MOP70,000 or from MOP30,000 to MOP200,000 respectively depends on the offender is a natural or legal person. |
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Q：How to apply? What documents are needed for applying a permit? |
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A：Applications can be submitted via Business & Associations Platform or in writing. The required documents can be found on our “Application Procedures” webpage for details. |
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Q：Where to get the application form? How to fill out? |
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A：Application form can be downloaded on our “Forms Download and Online Application” webpage and “sample” is provided for reference. |
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Q：When should the application be submitted? How long does it take for approval? |
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A：Application should be submitted to DICJ at least 10 days before the lucky draw. Administrative permit will be issued within 5 working days once application with complete information is accepted. |
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Q：How much does an administrative permit cost? |
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A：It is free of charge. |
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Q：If the prize value of lucky draw is not exceed a certain amount, is it possible to exempt for the application? |
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A：No matter what the prize value of lucky draw is, conducting all kinds of lucky draw or similar activities of commercial nature in Macao should apply for administrative permit. |
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Q：Can the prize of lucky draw be in cash? |
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A：Yes. It can be cash or a gift. |
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Q：Can the organizer charge money from participants to participate in lucky draw? |
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A：Organizer cannot charge participants any money to participate in lucky draw (e.g. require participants to pay $1 for participating in lucky draw like“$1 winning”, “$1 game”or“$1 lucky draw”etc.). Lucky draw should be offered free of charge and cannot be conducted for profit making purposes. |
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** Reminder: Conducting any kind of lucky draw activities by charging a fee may violate Macau Law No. 8/96/M “Illegal Gambling” and could be held liable for criminal responsibility (except for specially approved activities of charity events). |
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Q：If a lucky draw conducts through platforms like WeChat or Facebook etc, does it still have to apply for a permit? |
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A：Yes. All kinds of lucky draw conducting in Macao should apply for administrative permits no matter whether it is a traditional one (by using a draw box), a newly digital lucky draw (by using a program or through WeChat or Facebook etc.), or even an instant win. |
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Q：Are the popular activities conducted for business promotion like “random instant discount”, “scratch card”, “instant win” and “lucky wheel”etc. subject to the scope of “lucky draw or similar activities”? |
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A：All lucky draws in which the results are generated by “random draw” are subject to the scope of “lucky draw or similar activities” under Macao Law No. 47/98/M. Application should be made prior to the events. |
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Q：Is Tombola”subject to the scope of “lucky draw or similar activities”? |
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A：In accordance with Macao Law No. 16/2001 “Regime jurídico da exploração de jogos de fortuna ou azar em casino”,“Tombola”is a type of games of chance. Only the casino concessionaires are allowed to operate.
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Q：Is it necessary to apply for permit if a lucky draw is held at a private party for company employees? |
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A：For lucky draw activities which are not of commercial nature, which are held at private party for company employees, association activities or private party among friends for the purpose of having fun, no need to apply an administrative permit. |
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