Lottery Tickets And Scratch Cards
 Lottery legislation makes it an offence for anyone under the age of 16 to be sold any lottery products. Lottery operator Camelot is required, by its regulator, The National Lottery Commission, to use its “best endeavours” to prevent underage sales and it cannot pay out a prize to anyone under the age of 16. A “Retailer Forum” has been set up by Camelot to help identify best practice in preventing sales to minors and launched an education and training programme called “Operation Child”. Camelot carry out their own Test Purchases. |
What are the requirements?
National Lottery, etc. Act 1993
National Lottery Regulations 1994
When a terminal is installed all staff should be trained to ensure they are implementing the necessary safeguards to prevent under-age sales.
No one under the age of 16 should be serving behind the counter selling lottery products.
Camelot issues a retailer handbook detailing the necessary safeguards, a refusal register and relevant point of sale information.
Penalties
Camelot has the right to suspend or terminate their agreement with you if any under age sales occur (regardless of whether or not a prosecution takes place).
On conviction in the Magistrates’ Court a fine of up to £5,000 can be imposed.
Unlimited fines and/or up to 2 years imprisonment may be imposed by the Crown Court.