National Lottery statutory framework
The regulation and operation of the National Lottery are set out in the following legislative provisions:
Primary Legislation
- The National Lottery etc Act 1993 (opens in a new tab)
- The National Lottery Act 1998 (opens in a new tab)
- The Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (opens in a new tab)
- The National Lottery Act 2006 (opens in a new tab)
Secondary legislation
- The National Lottery Act 1998 (Commencement) Order 1999 (opens in a new tab)
- The National Lottery (Annual Licence Fees) Regulations 2010 (opens in a new tab)
- The National Lottery (Imposition of Penalties and Revocation of Licences) Procedure Regulations 1999 (opens in a new tab)
- The National Lottery Regulations 1994 (opens in a new tab)
- The National Lottery (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (opens in a new tab)
Directions
Under Section 11 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport issues Directions to us in relation to the exercise of our licensing functions, which we must comply with. You can read the latest National Lottery DCMS Directions (PDF).
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Last updated: 13 December 2022
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