Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill

Key Points

• Removes monetary limits on proceeds from mandatory licence conditions for lottery operators under the Gambling Act 2005.
• Could enable larger proceeds from lotteries to be directed to good causes and public-benefit activities.
• Affects lottery licence holders and the organisations that benefit from lottery funding, with regulators overseeing compliance.
• Currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons; sponsored by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat).

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the Commons. It has progressed through the first reading and is moving through the Commons’ stages, but has not yet reached committee scrutiny or the Lords.