Taiwan Plans to Consolidate Lottery Management Under Sports Administration by 2027
The Taiwanese government has announced a plan to centralize lottery management under the Sports Administration by January 1, 2027, aiming to unify the administration of different lottery types. Currently, the lottery system in Taiwan is managed by multiple entities, including the Ministry of Finance through Taiwan Lottery Co. and the Taiwan Sports Lottery Committee. This dispersion has led to challenges in benefit distribution and operational transparency. The consolidation under the Sports Administration seeks to streamline lottery operations, improve transparency, and ensure that benefits from the lottery system are better managed and more fairly distributed. The government expects that this reform will promote a more efficient and cohesive lottery management framework tailored to meet regulatory and operational needs. This initiative highlights Taiwan’s intent to strengthen control and oversight over lottery activities within its jurisdiction.