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This section of our site contains news releases issued by the Commission, and copies of our Update newsletter. The most recent news is listed first, and you can also search by date or category.

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  1. October news update 11/10/2011

    Our October update, which includes money raised by National Lottery players for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games and the Commission’s relocation to Birmingham in January.

  2. Underage play on the National Lottery remains stable 21/09/2011

    Research published by the Commission shows that the number of children under the age of 16 who claim to play the National Lottery has remained stable. Strict measures in place to discourage underage play have been effective, resulting in levels having been stable for the past five years.

  3. Lottery regulator publishes Annual Report and Accounts 13/07/2011

    The National Lottery Commission has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the 2010/2011 financial year. The report documents the work of Commission to protect the National Lottery for the nation.

  4. June news update 30/06/2011

    Our June update, which includes £1.6 billion raised for good causes in 2010-11 and Camelot’s proposal to expand the National Lottery retailer network.

  5. Commission considering investment proposal to expand National Lottery retailer network 29/06/2011

    The National Lottery Commission is considering a proposal from the operator Camelot for additional investment in the National Lottery infrastructure, in return for a five-year extension to the licence to operate the Lottery.