Lotteries*

Lotteries That Don't Need a License or Registration

1. Incidental Lotteries: Held at events like charity dinners, festivals, or fetes.

2. Private Lotteries:

   • Private Society Lotteries: Only members and people on society premises can join.
   • Work Lotteries: Only people working together at the same location can join.
   • Residents' Lotteries: Only people living at the same location can join.

3. Customer Lotteries: Only customers at the business premises can join.

If all tickets are sold on the same day as the draw, no registration is needed.

Registration for Non-Commercial Society Lotteries (Small Society Lottery)

For lotteries benefiting a non-commercial society, such as:

• Charitable causes
• Supporting sports, athletics, or cultural activities
• Other non-commercial purposes (not for private profit)

Limits for Small Society Lotteries:

• Max proceeds of £20,000 per draw
• Max total proceeds of £250,000 per year

You don't need a license, but you must register with the local authority where your main office is located.

Registration Fee:

• Initial fee: £40
• Annual fee: £20

Submit your terms and conditions and constitution when applying.

For more details on raffles and lotteries, visit the Gambling Commission website.