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Section 4: Functions of Board The Board shall
Lotteries and Gaming Act · 334
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(a) regulate and supervise the establishment, management and operation of lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos in Uganda;
(b) license casinos in Uganda;
(c) license persons operating in a casino and any other employee of a casino;
(d) approve devices or equipment for lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos;
(e) designate and license premises for lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos;
(f) collect lottery, gaming, betting, and the casino tax from both the owners and the gamblers;
(g) approve games that may be made available for casinos, lotteries, gaming or betting;
(h) approve and set standards for the supply, installation or adaptation of gaming or betting software;
(i) participate and contribute to good causes in accordance with this Act;
(j) protect members of the public from adverse effects of gaming or betting including the promotion of transparency and accountability;
(k) implement Government policy relating to lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos;
(l) promote public awareness of the gaming or betting industry;
(m) receive, investigate and arbitrate complaints relating to lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos and take appropriate action;
(n) advise and make recommendations to the Minister on matters relating to lotteries, gaming, betting and casinos; and
(o) perform any other function conferred upon the Board under this Act.
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