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Every year the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) gives out millions of pounds from the UK’s National Lottery to good causes, with money going to community groups and health, education and environment projects.
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
Options for amending sales and prize limits for large and small society lotteries
Consultation on lifting restrictions on some small exempt lotteries.
The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, along with an additional £150 million from dormant bank...
Consultation on potential changes to the current minimum age of 16 for playing National Lottery games
Find out how to submit a claim for tax repayments using online forms and databases.
To promote a lottery you need to register with a local authority in Northern Ireland
Independent research by NERA Economic Consulting for DCMS, looking at the impact of the Health Lottery and similar multiple society lotteries…
This consultation is seeking views on prohibiting third party betting on the outcome of non-UK EuroMillions draws.
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