Red tape linked to running some lotteries for good causes is set to be cut following a change in the law.
From Wednesday (6 April) a number of changes to the Gambling Act will reduce the requirements for running some low level lotteries but the law will still ensure that they are run fairly to support charities and other good causes.
Following the Incidental Non-Commercial, Private Society, Work and Residents' Lotteries Consultation, the Legislative Reform (Exempt Lotteries) Order 2016 has passed all its parliamentary stages and will come into effect on 6 April.
Industry statistics for the period April 2014 to March 2015 published by the Gambling Commission
On Monday 7th March 2016, representatives of the HLA met with Gerald Oppenheimer - Head of Policy Development of the new Fundraising Regulator.