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WELCOME TO THE BGLC

The Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is a statutory body of the Ministry of Finance in the Government of Jamaica, established in 1975 under the provisions of the Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Act. The Commission’s mandate is to regulate and control the operation of betting and gaming and the conduct of lotteries in the Island of Jamaica and to facilitate and enable sustainable growth in the Gaming Industry.

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Webinar Feb 2021 - Understanding the Legislative Amendments for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism

Webinars and Presentations

Presentation and Video Recording of Webinars;

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BGLC Public Advisory - Lottery Promoters

BGLC Public Advisory - Lottery Promoters

The public is advised that in accordance with authority granted under the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act, Section 49, the Board of Commissioners of the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission has granted approval to Mahoe Gaming Enterprises Limited and Goodwill Gaming Enterprises Limited to promote lottery games in Jamaica.

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Gaming Machine Forfeiture Notice - October 26, 2020

Notice pursuant to Section 46A(2) of the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act. The BGLC gives notice of our intention to apply to the respective parish courts for forfeiture of gaming machines seized during 2020 on or after November 26, 2020. Any person having a claim to any gaming machine seized may appear before the Court to show cause why an order of forfeiture should not be made.

BGLC Forfeiture Notices 2020

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Lottery Licences Application Process

Requirements for Application to Promote Lottery Games

Click here for details of requirements for applications to promote lottery games in Jamaica.

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General Notices

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism
COVID 19 Protocols and Resources

BGLC provides COVID 19 protocols and resources for operators in Jamaica’s gaming industry
Licensed Gaming Operators

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission has approved licenses under the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act for the gaming operators in the following categories
Quick Guide to BGLC Fee, GOJ Taxes and CHASE Fund Contributions - Revised July 2018

This document will be updated periodically as other amendments to the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act (BGLA) are passed.
Requirements for Changing The Number of Gaming Machines Operated at A Single Premises

Gaming Machine Operators who intend to change their operations to either more than or less than 20 gaming machines on a single premises, are required to notify the Commission at least thirty (30) d
ADVISORY – Changes to Payments for CHASE Contributions

Bookmakers, Gaming Machine Operators (imported slot machines) and Lottery Promoters
Public Consultation – Changes to the Responsible Gaming Code of Conduct

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission is seeking feedback from gaming industry stakeholders on proposed amendments to the conditions of license for all categories of gaming related to the Res
Amendments Handbook Revised January 2015

This Handbook is intended for licensees and stakeholders who are already familiar with the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act (BGLA) as it was before the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Ac