Lotteries and raffles have to be registered under the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976. The act defines all lotteries, which do not constitute gaming, as illegal but there are exceptions to this general rule, such as small lotteries and private lotteries, which do not require registration.
Local councils are the registration authority for society lotteries, promoted for the purpose of raising funds for sporting, charitable or benevolent purposes. A typical society lottery would be a local school parent teacher association or a local amateur football club.
Lotteries not promoted by societies or where the value of tickets for sale in a lottery exceeds £20,000 have to register with the Gaming Board of Great Britain and not their local council.
You will need to download, complete and return the 'Application for a Lottery Registration' form. You will also need to enclose a registration fee of £35 with your application.
The licence is renewable annually and the fee is £17.
For all enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre
01753 475111
01753 875030
MyCouncil
Landmark Place
High Street, Slough
SL1 1JL, opposite
Slough Library
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