Written question asked by Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Gambling: Regulation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her policies on gambling regulation of (a) Omaze and (b) other companies that engage in lottery-style giveaways outside of the scope of existing regulation.

Answer: The Gambling White Paper, published in April 2023, set out the Government's intention to explore the potential for regulating types of large prize draws, which resemble society lotteries, but are not regulated as gambling products. Because these products are not regulated there is currently limited information about the sector. As stated in the response to PQ 152, the department has also commissioned independent researchers to gather evidence about the size and nature of the prize draw sector, including its role in charity funding, risks and player protection and understanding. The research consists of an AI-powered web scrape, together with industry surveys and operator engagement. The research will conclude shortly and will inform a consultation on potential regulation in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12654
Session: 2023-24
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Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk