Problems of application and interpretation of provisions on lottery obligations in private law

Improving civil legislation, developing and applying special contractual rules is impossible without under-standing the socio-economic nature of the regulated relationships. Assessing the characteristics and analyzing the ideal model for conducting lotteries allows us to identify problems in the doctrinal understanding of the subject composition, form, and content of the lottery obligation, as well as to establish the specifics of interpretation and enforcement. The overall goal of the research is achieved by solving a series of consecutive tasks. The starting point is the definition of the lottery's place in the gambling system, its evaluation from the perspectives of morality, economic utility, and social justification. Identifying and eliminating terminological uncertainty will allow for a clear distinction between non-legal and legal relations. Recognizing the contractual nature of the lottery sets the task of clarifying the nature and essential terms of the contract; participation in lotteries by individuals requires assessing the applicability of consumer protection legislation. The applied task should be to identify gaps in the legal regulation of lottery obligations. To solve the tasks set, along with the application of general legal methodology, the tools of comparative law were used. The assessment of the identified formal shortcomings in special legislation is given taking into account the requirements for legal terminology, the structure of normative legal acts, and legislative style. The study confirmed the thesis about shortcomings in understanding lottery obligations and the need to amend civil law. The essential part should address the most pressing issues, including the establishment of essential terms; the applicability of consumer protection legislation; and the optimization of the rules governing the execution of the lottery contract.