Lottery law in Georgia revolves around a single statute — the Law of Georgia on Lotteries, Gambling and Other Profitable Games — which defines the goals of state regulation, the procedural obligations of the lottery organizer before the Revenue Service, the rules for conducting the draw, and the foundations of taxation and accounting. On this page we explain this system in full, on the basis of the provisions under which it operates today. Legal.ge assists both established and beginning organizers in fulfilling these requirements precisely.
The purpose of the law: state regulation and consumer protection
The second article of the law states its aim directly: the purpose of this law is the state regulation of the sphere of lotteries, gambling and profitable games in Georgia, ensuring the protection of the lawful interests of citizens and the rights of consumers in accordance with the Law of Georgia on Licenses and Permits. Lottery law is therefore built on a two-sided balance: on the one hand, the state regulates and supervises the sphere; on the other, it protects the lawful interests of the player as a consumer.
This purposive norm defines the meaning of the entire regulatory apparatus that follows: the deadlines for submitting documents, the publicity of the rules and the independence of the draw commission all serve the protection of the player's interests. When you read the procedural requirements below, keep this dual objective in mind — it explains why the law is so demanding on transparency and timing.