Statutory framework

The legislative provisions that relate to the regulation and operation of the National Lottery are set out in:

Primary legislation

The National Lottery etc Act 1993

The National Lottery Act 1998

The Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 

The National Lottery Act 2006

Secondary legislation

Four Statutory Instruments, which provide the detailed regulations that implement Acts of Parliament. 

Directions

Directions that are issued under Section 11 of the 1993 National Lottery etc. Act (as amended) by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

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Related Links

• UK Lottery Model

  The UK Lottery Model comprises four main parties that work together to deliver the National Lottery and all its activities.