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Form 66.3 Application For A Lottery Licence - Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956
This is Form 66.3 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used specifically when applying for a Lottery Licence under the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956. You use it to officially request permission to run a lottery.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 66.3 Application For A Lottery Licence - Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956
This is Form 66.3 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used specifically when applying for a Lottery Licence under the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956. You use it to officially request permission to run a lottery.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that your proposed lottery type matches the Act's requirements.
- 2Missing required supporting documentation (e.g., business plans).
- 3Incorrectly stating the nature of the game or prize structure.
- 4Failing to declare all existing or previous licences.
- 5Incomplete contact details for the applicant.
Plain English
If you want to run a lottery in Ireland, this form is your official application to the Courts Service. Think of it as asking the government for a license to play and win games legally. It confirms you meet the requirements set out in the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956.
Submission Date
- Filing date: No specific deadline is confirmed, but applications should be submitted well in advance of when you plan to launch the lottery. Delays mean delays in getting permission to operate.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need this form when applying to run a lottery in Ireland.
- It covers applications specifically under the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956.
- Use this if you are seeking official permission from the Courts Service to operate a lottery.
- Do not use this for general gaming licences unless it falls under this specific Act.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Gaming Licence
If your activity isn't strictly a 'lottery', you might need another form.
✓ Check the Courts Service portal.
Lottery Renewal/Variation
Use this if you already have a licence and just need to change details.
✓ Ensure you tick the relevant box on 66.3.
Application for Lottery Permit
This might be used for smaller, temporary lotteries instead of a full Licence.
✓ Confirm required scope with Courts Service.
CRO Form (related)
If your lottery operator is a company registered with the CRO, you may need to file this alongside a CRO form.
✓ Check if the application requires simultaneous submission.
Deadline or filing window
No specific deadline is confirmed, but applications should be submitted well in advance of when you plan to launch the lottery. Delays mean delays in getting permission to operate.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all mandatory fields on Form 66.3 are completed in ink (or digitally filled).
- 2Attach proof of identity/business registration where requested.
- 3Verify that your proposed lottery details match the descriptions provided.
- 4Confirm you have signed and dated the application correctly.
- 5Check if there is a specific fee amount listed on Form 66.3 to pay with.
- 6Make sure all supporting documents are clearly labelled.
How to file this form
- 1Complete every section of Form 66.3 accurately.
- 2Gather all required supporting documentation (e.g., business plans, financial statements).
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated area.
- 4Pay the prescribed application fee to the Courts Service.
- 5Submit the complete package via the preferred method (mail or online portal).
- 6Keep a copy of the fully submitted Form 66.3 for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form applies specifically to lotteries under the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956.
- 2The Courts Service might require additional forms depending on the scale or nature of your lottery.
- 3A successful application does not guarantee immediate licence approval; processing time varies.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific regional variations requiring local submission.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the standard application document for securing a Lottery Licence under Irish law. Check the Courts Service website for any recent updates to Form 66.3.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the date printed on the top of Form 66.3.
- Check if any specific sections have been added or removed since your last view.
- Confirm if there are new required supporting documents listed in the instructions.
- Look for changes to the reference number within the form body itself.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm Number: 66.3
- SRCAct Governing Application: Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956
- SRCPurpose: Official request for Lottery Licence.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact submission portal link.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Lottery Licence' with a general 'Gaming Permit'.
Not knowing which specific section of the Gaming And Lotteries Act 1956 applies to your venture.
Believing that completing this form automatically grants permission without review.
Failing to provide supporting evidence for why your lottery is suitable for operation.
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