Guide to Lotteries

Lotteries are now regulated under the Gambling Act 2005.  The Act introduces some relaxation of society lottery law and in particular:

• Removes the individual limits on the percentage of proceeds that may be applied to the expenses and prizes - although the maximum global amount that can be deducted for expensesand prizes remains at 80% with a minimum of 20% going to the purposes of the society or to local authority expenditure;
• allows rollovers of prize funds from one lottery to another promoted by the same society, provided the maximum single prize does not exceed £25,000 or 10% of the gross proceeds;
• Permits the sale of tickets by an automated process; and
• Removes the £2 maximum limit on ticket prices.

Further guidance can be found by following the link to "frequently asked questions" below:

• How to make an application
• How much will it cost?
• Who cannot have a permit?
• Frequently asked questions
• More details required?

How to make an application

You can download an application form by clicking on the link on the right of this page.

How much will it cost?

A registration fee of £40.00 is payable upon registration. There is an annual fee of £20 which is payable during the two month period before the anniversary of the registration

Who Cannot Have A Permit?

Registration may be refused or cancelled by the Council if it appears to them that an offence has been committed in connection with a lottery promoted by the society. The society has the right to be heard at the Licensing Committee, and there are certain rights of appeal.

More details required?

If you have any queries, please contact this section of the Licensing Unit on (01252) 774496.