License Name
Kiribati Gaming and Lotteries Licence
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Issuing Country/Region
Kiribati
Regulatory Body
Kiribati Gaming Authority; oversight by Ministry of Internal Affairs
Types of Regulated Games
Land-based lotteries, prize competitions, offline games of chance
Market Coverage
Local
Legal Entity Requirements
Licensed societies only may offer legal gambling games under strict conditions
Legal Compliance Costs
Fines and imprisonment penalties for unlicensed/illegal gambling activity
Background Checks
Required for licensed society officers and key persons
License Scope Restrictions
Online gambling is unregulated; no licensing regime or local regulator for online casinos
Jurisdictional Tax Compliance
Must comply with Kiribati local tax laws for land-based licensed activity
License Application Transparency
Governed by legislation (Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1988)
Regulatory Contact Point
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Legal Dispute Resolution
Kiribati legal system channels
License Transferability
Subject to approval by the regulatory authority
Sub-Licensing Rules
Subject to regulatory approval
License Cost
Set by authority for permitted land-based/lawful lottery activities
Annual Fees
Set by authority for lottery and prize competition organizers
Player Winnings Taxes
Not specified for land-based activity
Required Documents
Set by law for societies seeking to organize lotteries or prize competitions
Business Plan Requirements
Required for society or event registration
Physical Office Requirements
Only for land-based activities, required for societies
Local Representative Requirements
Applicable for societies involved in gambling activities
Responsible Gaming Measures
Not specified by local regulator; international sites recommended to adopt responsible gambling tools
Self-Exclusion System
Not regulated locally for online play
Age Verification Procedures
Legal gambling age is 18 (enforced for all forms of gambling)
KYC Procedures
Required for licensed local societies
Player Funds Protection
No explicit requirements for online sector
License Duration
Valid for period granted under land-based or lottery license
Renewal Procedure
Subject to regulatory approval by Kiribati Gaming Authority
Official Address
Ministry of Internal Affairs, Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati
FAQ Question 1
What is Kiribati Gaming and Lotteries Licence?
FAQ Answer 1
The Kiribati Gaming and Lotteries Licence regulates land-based gambling and lottery activities, with no licensed online gambling regime.
FAQ Question 2
Which jurisdiction issues Kiribati Gaming and Lotteries Licence?
FAQ Answer 2
Kiribati issues the license through the Kiribati Gaming Authority, with oversight from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
FAQ Question 3
What is the cost of obtaining Kiribati Gaming and Lotteries Licence?
FAQ Answer 3
Costs are determined by the authority depending on the type of activity, typically for land-based games and lotteries only.
FAQ Question 4
What are the main requirements for Kiribati Gaming and Lotteries Licence?
FAQ Answer 4
Only local societies may apply; activities must follow the Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1988; age, advertising, and operation restrictions apply.