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Guidance

Lotteries and the Gambling Act 2005

Guidance on lotteries and the Gambling Act 2005 for local authorities

Published

30 June 2021

Last updated

11 October 2021 - Show updates to this content

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Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition of a lottery
  3. Definition of ‘prize’
  4. Definition of ‘society’
  5. Application and Duration
  6. Annual Fee
  7. Refusal of application
  8. Revocation of a small society’s registered status
  9. Appeals
  10. Cancellation
  11. Lottery Tickets
  12. Lottery Proceeds
  13. Lottery Prizes
  14. Administration and returns
  15. Lottery register
  16. Types of lottery that do not require a registration or licence (exempt lotteries)
  17. When is a lottery not a lottery?
  18. Common Problems
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