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How lottery ticket vending machines can be used

Lottery ticket vending machines can only be used to dispense society lottery tickets (Gambling Commission licensed and local authority registered) and tickets in private lotteries such as private society lotteries in private members clubs.

Lottery ticket vending machines are subject to the same restrictions and requirements as any lottery, dependent of course, on what type of lottery is being promoted and therefore dispensed from the machine(s).

If a lottery ticket vending machine is dispensing a local authority registered society lottery, or a Gambling Commission licensed society lottery or a private lottery (for example, private society lottery), it will be the relevant regulatory requirements that apply and any restrictions those lotteries place on where and how tickets can be sold.

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Last updated: 23 November 2023

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