License Name
Government Lottery Office License (Thailand)
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Issuing Country/Region
Thailand
Regulatory Body
Government Lottery Office (GLO)
Types of Regulated Games
State lottery (Thai Government Lottery, Thai Charity Lottery)
Market Coverage
Local
Regulator's Reputation
Good
Legal Entity Requirements
Operations conducted by the GLO as a state enterprise
Reporting Requirements
Annual financial statements submitted to the auditor within 90 days after year end
Audit Requirements
State Audit Office of the Kingdom of Thailand audits all financial statements
License Scope Restrictions
Only for state-run lottery operations; no private entity permitted
Jurisdictional Tax Compliance
At least 23% of gross sales remitted as state revenue
Player Data Storage Requirements
Not specified in publicly available sources
License Application Transparency
Not applicable (license not open to private sector)
Regulatory Contact Point
Designated officials at GLO headquarters
Legal Dispute Resolution
Thai courts of jurisdiction
License Transferability
Not transferable
Sub-Licensing Rules
Not permitted
License Cost
Not applicable—private companies cannot obtain this license
Annual Fees
Not applicable
Income Taxes
Not specified; at least 23% of proceeds allocated to state revenue
Player Winnings Taxes
0.5% for Thai Government Lottery, 1% for Thai Charity Lottery
Financial Reporting Requirements
Annual financial reports submitted to State Audit Office
Application Processing Time
Not applicable
Responsible Gaming Measures
Required under WLA certification level 2
Self-Exclusion System
Not found in publicly available sources
Age Verification Procedures
Adults only (minors not permitted to purchase tickets)
KYC Procedures
Winners must show identity and ticket for prize claim over 20,000 baht
Player Funds Protection
Not applicable—prizes paid directly by GLO
Permitted Games List
Government lottery tickets (TGL, TCL)
Betting Limits
Ticket pair price set at 160 baht (single ticket 80 baht face value); top prize is 6 million baht
RTP Requirements
60% of sales allocated to player prizes
Jackpot Regulations
Main and secondary prize structures defined by statute
Security Standards
GLO certified to WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Level 2 (valid to June 2026)
License Duration
Not applicable (permanent as state-run monopoly)
Renewal Procedure
Not applicable
Official Address
The Government Lottery Office, 359 Nonthaburi Rd., Tha Sai, Mueang Nonthaburi, 11000, Thailand
Work Hours
Not specified in publicly available sources
Facebook URL
https://www.facebook.com/glo.lottery
YouTube URL
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLCbrRPILNITKqTMhHcuZwA
Departments
Government Lottery Committee, Printing, Sales, Finance, Administration, Legal
FAQ Question 1
What is Government Lottery Office License (Thailand)?
FAQ Answer 1
The Government Lottery Office License is Thailand’s sole legal authorization for conducting and operating state lottery games, held exclusively by the government.
FAQ Question 2
Which jurisdiction issues Government Lottery Office License (Thailand)?
FAQ Answer 2
The license is issued and enforced by the Government Lottery Office, a state enterprise under the Ministry of Finance of Thailand.
FAQ Question 3
What is the cost of obtaining Government Lottery Office License (Thailand)?
FAQ Answer 3
Information not found in publicly available sources.
FAQ Question 4
What are the main requirements for Government Lottery Office License (Thailand)?
FAQ Answer 4
The license is only available to the government and covers state-operated lottery issuance, strict auditing and revenue allocation, with compliance overseen by the GLO and State Audit Office, and adherence to responsible gaming and prize payout requirements.