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Lotteries and the Gambling Act 2005

Guidance on lotteries and the Gambling Act 2005 for local authorities

Definition of ‘society’

A ‘society’ is the society, or any separate branch of such a society, on whose behalf a lottery is to be promoted. Section 19 of the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in a new tab) defines a society as such if it is established and conducted:

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