Gambling Act 2005 (Variation of Monetary Limits) Order 2008
This consultation has now ended. The consultation period was 17 July to 9 October 2008.
On 16th July the Minister responsible for gambling policy, Gerry Sutcliffe MP, announced in Parliament that DCMS is consulting on a proposal to double the limit on proceeds from individual society lotteries, from £2 million to £4 million, allowing an increase in the maximum top prize from £200,000 to £400,000.
Society lotteries are lottery draws run by charities, sports and leisure clubs to raise money for good causes. Subject to the results of the consultation, the Department intends to introduce an Order to parliament in the autumn, making the change.
This consultation has now ended. The consultation period was 17 July to 9 October 2008.
Consultation papers
Text versions
Related Information:
Press notice
Ministerial statement
A summary of responses will be published shortly after the closing date. Please note that all information in responses, including personal information, may be subject to publication or disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Confidentiality cannot be guaranteed to any correspondents, and will only be possible if considered appropriate under the legislation.
If you have any queries about this consultation please contact:
Peter Doogan
Industry and Modernisation Branch
Gambling and National Lottery Licensing Division
DCMS
2-4 Cockspur Street
London SW1Y 5DH
Peter.Doogan@culture.gsi.gov.uk
If you have any questions or complaints about the process of consultation on this paper, please contact Mithly Manickavasagar, Consultation Co-ordinator, Strategy Division, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, 2-4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DH, mithly.manickavasagar@culture.gsi.gov.uk
These documents are available online in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
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