Guidance

Lotteries and the Gambling Act 2005

Guidance on lotteries and the Gambling Act 2005 for local authorities

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Published
30 June 2021

Last updated
11 October 2021 - Changes

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Contents

• Lotteries and the Gambling Act 2005

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• Introduction
• Definition of a lottery
• Definition of ‘prize’
• Definition of ‘society’
• Application and Duration
• Annual Fee
• Refusal of application
• Revocation of a small society’s registered status
• Appeals
• Cancellation
• Lottery Tickets
• Lottery Proceeds
• Lottery Prizes
• Administration and returns
• Lottery register
• Types of lottery that do not require a registration or licence (exempt lotteries)
• When is a lottery not a lottery?
• Common Problems

Annual Fee

An annual fee of the prescribed amount must be paid to the Licensing Authority within the two months ending immediately before each anniversary of the registration.

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