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Prize Money

Commons · Question 665 · Tabled 18 Jul 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 25 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Tonia Antoniazzi

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to ensure that commercial free prizes draws are free to enter by digital means.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 25 Jul 2024

Prize competitions and free prize draws are not subject to statutory regulatory control under the Gambling Act 2005. However, they must comply with the requirement in the Act to offer a free entry route for participation by post and/or offer paid entries ...