WHEREAS, it has deemed necessary to restructure and strengthen the National Lottery Administration to properly manage, regulate and control lottery games in view of the new developments in their variety and play styles and to maximize the financial contributions of the sector towards economic and social development;
WHEREAS, it is believed that the participation of private investors in the sector contributes to the improvement of the service;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: