l Casino machines will offer a payout of not less than 80 percent.
l Lotteries – a licence may be issued after consultation with the Minister to conduct a national lottery. Funds shall be used for sport development and charities. Other lotteries are only permitted if on behalf of a society or charitable institution.
l Lottery tickets can only be sold to those over 21 years of age by authorised retailers.
l Totalisators/pools – Licences are issued for those offering totalisator and betting pools.
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Aggregate of the return by the holder of a totalisator licence to those betting on any event shall not be less than 85 percent of the total amount pooled.
l Totalisator only offer to those over 21 years. Levy paid on gross takings.
l Bookmakers- a licence for this permits fixed bets on sporting events.
l Racing – a licence for operating horse racing and other races such as dog racing, motor, boat and cycle.
l Gambling premises/machines – a licence to l2
Botswana is home to the worlds biggest concentration of African elephants, of which the highest concentration is to be found in Chobe National Park. Especially during the dry season large herds of Elephants make their way to the river banks of the Chobe river. Around 38 per cent of the country’s surface is dedicated to national parks, reserves and wildlife areas, which is one of the higher ranks compared to most other countries.
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operate gambling machines at a location. Anyone manufacturing or importing or distributing machines in Botswana must register with the authority. Each machine receives a registration number.
l Gambling machines can be operated in casinos or gambling halls.
l Advertising of gambling services is permitted although not in places where the audience is expected to be under 18 years of age or outdoor displays directed at educational institutions.
English is the official language of the country, it is taught at schools, and is widely spoken in all urban centres. However, Setswana is the national language. Before its independence in 1966 Botswana was a British protectorate and was one of the poorest in Africa. One year after gaining independence, a huge diamond mine was discovered in Orapa. Right now, Botswana is one of the most prosperous countries in Africa.
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