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

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Latest Bulletin

Februray 2010 - Issue 23

1.	Preparations for the LC 2010 Conference
2.	Change of LC password for 2010
3.	Cheques to be abolished in 2018
4.	Charities may have to register with Electoral Commission

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Previous Bulletins

December 2009 - Issue 22

1.	Review of Regional Meetings 2009
2.	Standing Orders 2010
3.	Restructuring of website in spring
4.	Conference 2010

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August 2009 - Issue 21

1.	New dates for the Lotteries Council Regional Meetings 2009
2.	Gambling Commission advice note on Telemarketing and Lotteries
3.	The RiGT Fundraising Campaign for 2009/2010

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June 2009 - Issue 20

1.	New dates for the Lotteries Council Annual Conference
2.	Gambling Commission advice note on House Competitions
3.	RiGT, Director of Fundraising's meeting with Gerry Sutcliffe
4.	Clarification from the Gambling Commission on self-exclusion

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April 2009 - Issue 19

1.	Conference Report 2009
2.	Members' Password 2009
3.	Survey on Change of LC Conference dates for 2010
4.	Gambling Commission Lottery Submissions (Returns)

February 2009 - Issue 17

1.	Final Preparations for the LC 2009 Conference
2.	DCMS Consultation on imposing a RET levy
3.	The Gambling Act 2005 (Variation of Money Limits) Order 2009
4.	2009 Subs and Password change due for members

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January 2009 - Issue 16

1.	Agenda for the LC 2009 Conference
2.	Sponsorship and exhibition space at the conference
3.	LC's Chairman's response to the possibility of a levy to support RiGT
4.	Clarification by the Gambling Commission on selling tickets in shops
5.	Mobile companies weigh up VAT-free donations plan for charities

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December 2008 - Issue 15

1.	Review of Regional meetings
2.	Gambling Commission - Regulatory Returns reminder
3.	Social responsibility: meet your license conditions obligations for free!
4.	New Chair of the Independent Strategy Board appointed
5.	Conference 4th & 5th March Abbey Hotel 2009

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November 2008 - Issue 14

1.	Review of Regional Meetings 2008 underway
2.	DCMS response on raising single lottery limit
3.	Gambling Commission on illegal House "raffles"
4.	Social Responsibility: meet your licence condition obligations for free!
5.	Initial review of the Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards
6.	Change of Executive officer
7.	Dates for Lotteries Council Conference 2009

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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

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September 2008 - Issue 12

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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April 2008 - Issue 7

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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