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National Lottery statutory framework

The regulation and operation of the National Lottery are set out in the following legislative provisions:

Primary Legislation

Secondary legislation

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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