House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Society lotteries sales limits and prize draws
26 June 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Stephanie Peacock Lab Barnsley South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government will not raise the annual sales limit for society lotteries at this time.
- A Voluntary Code for prize draw operators will be introduced later in the year.
- The aim is to enhance player protections and accountability through this code.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the government's position on statutory limits for society lotteries and prize draws, including research findings and proposed actions.
Action requested
The government has decided not to increase the annual sales limit for society lotteries at this time due to potential negative impacts on the National Lottery. A Voluntary Code for prize draw operators will be introduced later in the year to strengthen player protections and improve accountability.
Key facts
- Society lottery sector sales reached over £1 billion in 2023/24, with £462 million going to good causes.
- Five society lotteries now have annual sales exceeding the previous £10 million limit, while only one is impacted by the current £50 million limit.
- The prize draw market is worth an estimated £1.3 billion annually with 7.4 million adult participants and over 400 operators.