Cookies on the Gambling Commission website

The Gambling Commission website uses cookies to make the site work better for you. Some of these cookies are essential to how the site functions and others are optional. Optional cookies help us remember your settings, measure your use of the site and personalise how we communicate with you. Any data collected is anonymised and we do not set optional cookies unless you consent.

Set cookie preferences

You've accepted all cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.

Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Licensees and businesses
  3. Licences and fees

Proceeds and profits

Section 254 of the Act (opens in a new tab) clarifies what is meant by ‘proceeds’ and ‘profits’ of a lottery.

‘Proceeds’ are the total amount paid for tickets before any deductions.

‘Profits’ are the amount of proceeds less any deductions for prizes, rollovers, and reasonable expenses incurred in connection with running the lottery.

Previous page
B3A lottery machines Next page
Misusing profits of lotteries

Last updated: 22 June 2023

Show updates to this content

Formatting changes only.

Is this page useful?
Back to top