The Directorate of Lotteries, Royal Government of Bhutan operates DrukYul Lucky Lottery under strict public mandate as a recreational state initiative. We are firmly committed to preventing underage participation, protecting vulnerable players, and maintaining ethical gaming standards.
In strict accordance with the Penal Code of Bhutan, the regulations of the Ministry of Finance, and the statutory directives of the Directorate of Lotteries:
Any winning ticket presented by or on behalf of a minor under 18 years of age shall be deemed null and void, and all prize amounts will be forfeited to the Royal Government Consolidated Fund.
DrukYul Lucky Lottery is intended solely as an occasional form of community entertainment. Players should treat ticket purchases as an expenditure for leisure, never as an investment, livelihood, or solution to debt.
Decide in advance how much money you can comfortably afford to spend without compromising living expenses, household budgets, or personal savings.
Lottery draws are games of pure mathematical chance. Do not expect or rely on winning to solve financial difficulties or meet debt obligations.
If your ticket does not win, never attempt to recoup money by purchasing additional tickets beyond your planned recreation limit.
Ensure lottery participation does not distract from family responsibilities, professional work, educational pursuits, or personal wellbeing.
Reflecting on your gaming habits helps identify early indicators of problematic behavior. Ask yourself the following questions:
If you answered "YES" to two or more of these questions, we strongly encourage you to pause ticket purchases, initiate voluntary self-exclusion, and consult the confidential support resources listed below.
The Directorate of Lotteries provides a formalized Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program for individuals wishing to take a break or permanently cease lottery engagement.
• Formal Exclusion Registration: You may submit a written or electronic self-exclusion request to the Head Office in Phuentsholing. Exclusion periods can be established for 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or indefinitely.
• Agent Notification: Upon enrollment, your details are registered across the authorized ticketing network to decline sales and promotional materials.
• Third-Party / Family Petitions: Concerned family members may request a counseling intervention through authorized social services and Directorate welfare officers.
Free, confidential, and professional guidance is available for individuals and families impacted by excessive gaming or behavioral addictions:
Direct assistance, voluntary self-exclusion registration, and confidential inquiry handling.
Mental health counseling, psychosocial support, and addiction rehabilitation services in Bhutan.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take proactive measures to ensure minors do not access online lottery verification portals or gaming materials: