Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force—
on 25th October 1993 sections 1-15, 17, 19, 20, 26 (partially), 40 to 44, 60 to 63, 65 and 66 of, and Schedules 1 to 3 and 6 to, the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (which relate to the authorisation and regulation of the National Lottery, the establishment of the Millenium Commission and supplementary provisions).
on 21st December 1993 sections 16, 18, 21 to 25, 26 (partially), 27 to 39, 45 to 47, 64 (partially) of, and Schedules 4 and 5 and 10 (partially) to, that Act (which relate further to the authorisation and regulation of the National Lottery, the distribution of its net proceeds, importation and exportation restrictions and private lotteries).
This Order also makes transitional provisions in relation to the amendments made to the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 and the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 by section 18 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (which relates to control of betting on the National Lottery).