2.
In these Regulations“game of chance” means the playing of bingo, aero bingo, treble chance,
lotto, scratch cards or any game, by whatever name called, similar to the
above and a lottery;
“winnings” includes any prizes or other winnings of any kind.
3.
An application for a game of chance licence shall be in the Form
provided by the Authority and shall specify the game or games of chance for
which the licence is applied for.
4.
Before granting a game of chance licence, the Authority shall consult(a) the Ministry responsible for Finance;
(b) the Commissioner of Police;
(c) the Ministry responsible for Planning as to whether any
premises in which the activity is conducted comply with the
planning requirements under the Laws of Seychelles;
(d) the person in charge of the Fire Brigade as to whether the
premises referred to in paragraph (c) comply with the planning
requirements relating to fire protection under the Laws of
Seychelles.
5.
Notwithstanding sections 167, 170 and 173(c) of the Penal Code, a game
of chance licence shall authorise the holder of the licence to organize and
conduct a game of chance subject to and in accordance with the licence.
6.
(1) No person other than a company incorporated under the Companies
Act, not being an overseas company within the meaning of that Act, shall be
eligible to apply for a game of chance licence.
(2) The Authority shall not grant a game of chance licence to a company
where any director of the company or its manager is an undischarged bankrupt or
has been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or immorality.
(3) The Authority may, for the purpose of regulating gaming activities
and preventing excessive gaming activities in Seychelles, restrict the number of
game of chance licences to be granted under these Regulations.
7.
(1) A game of chance licence shall, in addition to any other conditions
which the Authority may specify in the licence, be subject to the following
conditions(a) an invitation to participate in a game of chance, the prizes
offered and the rules of the game shall be published in a local
newspaper or made public over the radio or television or by the
display of public posters;
(b) tickets or cards to participate in a game of chance, other than