Functions of the Board.
The Board shall—
- Regulate and supervise the establishment, management and operation of lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos in Uganda;
- License casinos in Uganda;
- License persons operating in a casino and any other employee of a casino;
- Approve devices or equipment for lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos;
- Designate and license premises for lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos;
- Collect lottery, gaming, betting, and the casino tax from both the owners and the gamblers;
- Approve games that may be made available for casinos lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos;
- Approve and set standards for the supply, installation or adaptation of gaming and betting software;
- Participate and contribute to good causes in accordance with this Act;
- Protect members of the public from adverse effects of gaming and betting including the promotion of transparency and accountability;
- Implement Government policy relating to lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos;
- Promote public awareness of the gaming and betting industry;