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<p>New limits to the per draw sales, annual sales and maximum prize for society lotteries
were announced on 16 July 2019. Affirmative secondary legislation is required to change
the limits, and the Gambling Commission is also required to consult on changes to
its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP).</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>I
hope to lay the draft Order in Parliament in January 2020, and the changes to come
into force during 2020. The Order will include transitional arrangements for the first
year, to enable operators to take advantage of the new limits as soon as possible.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The Gambling Commission has already launched its consultation in anticipation
of the legislation, and this will help ensure the new limits can come into force as
swiftly as possible. Their consultation also covers measures to improve transparency
of society lotteries and will run until 12 March 2020.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>I
shall not be making any further statement at this time.</p><p> </p>
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