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News Bulletins

This page gives a review of the bulletins produced for LC members.

Members please go to the bulletin of interest and click on the link to go to the members section for the full article

If you are interested in becoming a member and receiving these bulletins on a regular basis, please go to the "application to join" page.



Latest Bulletin

October 2008 - Issue 13

1. Reminder of Regional Meetings
2. LC members’ donation to RiGT
3. Charity Act 2006 – Door-to-Door Sales and Collections
4. GC - 28 October deadline for first annual regulatory returns Update on LCCP
5. Gambling Commission notice on LCCP

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.




Previous Bulletins

September 2008 - Issue 12

1. Update on proposed changes to Lotteries Limits
2. New Executive Officer has started
3. Details of Regional Meetings

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

August 2008 - Issue 11

1. Consultation on proposed changes to Lotteries Limits
2. GC annual report for download
3. Fees and licence changes from 1st August 2008
4. An update on lottery administration software licensing
5. Autumn Regional Meetings

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

July 2008 - Issue 10

1. On-line submissions system teething problems
2. Lottery management software – does it need a license?
3. An update on some banks refusing credit and debit card payments for lotteries
4. The new Executive Officer to the LC

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

June 2008 - Issue 9

1. On-line submissions for GC registered lotteries
2. LC submission to consultation about Lottery fees
3. Are the Banks proving difficult for remote operators?
4. Personnel changes at the GC
5. Applications for the post of Executive Officer to the LC

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

May 2008 - Issue 8

1. Annual Regulatory returns – guidance notes and deadline
2. Remote operations: Annex A
3. New Lottery Submissions (Returns)
4. Major concessions on remote testing requirements
5. Gambling Act 2005 - Proposals for Gambling Commission Fees from 1st August 2008
6. Members’ Password 2008

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

April 2008 - Issue 7

1. Conference Report 2008
2. Changes to Gambling Commission Lottery Submissions (Returns)
3. Members’ Password 2008

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

March 2008 - Issue 6

1. LC 2008 Conference
2. RiGT Letters
3. PFRA associate membership opportunity
4. Executive Officer
5. 2008 subs and password change due for members

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

February 2008 - Issue 5

1. Final Preparations for the LC 2008 Conference
2. LC Chairman’s meeting with the new Minister at the DCMS
3. DCMS update on limits
4. Selling Lottery tickets in shops and retail
5. 2008 subs and Password change due for members

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

January 2008 - Issue 4

1. Agenda for the LC 2008 Conference
2. Sponsorship and exhibition space at the conference
3. Gambling Commission annual report - 18% growth for Lotteries!
4. GC Lottery Returns on-line
5. LC meeting with LACORS re NCCZ’s
6. Do you have contact with an MP who supports your organisation?
7. GamCare advisory notes
8. LC Membership renewals due – password change

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

December 2007 - Issue 3

1. Canvass query from the GC about remote technical standards
2. Review of regional meetings on the website
3. Conference 2008 booking
4. Information about fees discounting for renewals in first 12months of the new Act
5. Update on NCCZ’s and contact with LACORS
6. Regulatory returns letters
7. Lottery guidance for charity trading companies and sporting clubs: Gambling Act 2005

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

November 2007 - Issue 2

1. New Chair of Gambling Commission Announced
2. Gambling Commission survey
3. The latest news on the raising of limits
4. No Cold Calling Zones – action needed
5. Compliance of Lottery Software testing
6. The LC members - valuable downloads available to you free of charge!
7. Make sure the Conference/ AGM dates are in your diary!

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

October 2007 - Issue 1

1. LC regional meetings underway
2. Gambling Commission clarify draws taking place after September 1st
3. Guide to gambling advertising codes published by the Commission
4. Review of Gambling Research, Education and Treatment launched
5. LC contribute to RiGT on your behalf
6. The LC website and your organisation

Members can click here to download the full bulletin as a PDF.

Latest News

The October News Bulletin is now available for all members

Details of 2008 Regional Meetings

Increases to limits proposed by the Minister

GC Annual Regulatory Return and Guidance Notes available for download

GC release new version of "Lotteries and the Law" to cover the 2005 Act

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