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  1. The National Lottery to increase benefits to good causes by over £400 million 06/03/2012

    Returns to good causes are expected to increase by at least an extra £400 million, and potentially up to £750 million, over the next seven years.

  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. 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.

  5. Lottery regulator refuses consent to Camelot ancillary activities application 02/03/2011

    The Commission has published its decision on Camelot’s application to undertake Ancillary Activities. We have decided to refuse consent because of serious concerns arising out of EU/competition law.