Section 254: Proceeds and profits

Gambling Act 2005 · 2005 c. 19View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 11: Lotteries

In this Act a reference to the proceeds of a lottery is a reference to the aggregate of amounts paid in respect of the purchase of lottery tickets.

In this Act a reference to the profits of a lottery is a reference to—

the proceeds of the lottery, minus
amounts deducted by the promoters of the lottery in respect of—
the provision of prizes,
sums to be made available for allocation in another lottery in accordance with a rollover, or
other costs reasonably incurred in organising the lottery.

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