The Gambling Act 2005 (Incidental Lotteries) Regulations 2016
S.I. 2016/239 · Made 25 February 2016
Betting, Gaming And Lotteries
Made 25th February 2016
Laid before Parliament 29th February 2016
Coming into force 6th April 2016
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraphs 3 and 4 of Schedule 11 to the Gambling Act 2005f1.
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Footnotes
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Contents
- 1Citation, commencement and interpretation
- 2Limits for incidental lotteries
- 3Revocation
- Signature
- Explanatory note
1Citation, commencement and interpretation
These Regulations may be cited as the Gambling Act 2005 (Incidental Lotteries) Regulations 2016 and come into force on 6th April 2016.
In these Regulations—
“the Act” means the Gambling Act 2005;
“incidental lottery” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of Schedule 11 to the Actf1.
2Limits for incidental lotteries
This regulation prescribes for the purposes of paragraphs 3 and 4 of Schedule 11 to the Act the maximum sums that the promoters of an incidental lottery may deduct from the proceeds of the lottery.
In respect of the cost of the prizes awarded in the lottery, the promoters may deduct no more than £500.
In respect of costs incurred in organising the lottery, the promoters may deduct no more than £100.
3Revocation
The Gambling Act 2005 (Incidental Non-Commercial Lotteries) Regulations 2007f1 are revoked.
Signature
John Whittingdale
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
25th February 2016
Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These regulations prescribe, for the purposes of paragraphs 3 and 4 to Schedule 11 of the Gambling Act 2005, the maximum sums that the promoters may deduct from the proceeds of an incidental lottery in respect of the cost of prizes and costs incurred in organising the lottery. They are being made following the amendments in article 2 of the Legislative Reform (Exempt Lotteries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/124). Article 2 of that Order amends the exemption for incidental lotteries in Part 1 of Schedule 11 of the Gambling Act 2005, so that it is no longer limited to lotteries that are incidental to a non-commercial event.
The maximum amount that can be deducted by the promoters in respect of the cost of the prizes awarded in an incidental lottery is £500.
The maximum amount that can be deducted by the promoters in respect of the costs incurred in organising an incidental lottery is £100.
A full impact assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations as no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen. An Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared and is available alongside this instrument at www.legislation.gov.uk.