Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill

Key Points

• Removes monetary limits on proceeds from the mandatory conditions of lottery operating licences under the Gambling Act 2005.
• Allows higher or unlimited proceeds to be directed to purposes specified by those compulsory conditions (e.g., funding for good causes).
• Maintains the rest of the Gambling Act framework; other rules and licensing remain unchanged.
• Relates to lotteries operated under the Act and includes connected provisions.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and was introduced in the Commons. It is sponsored by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat).