Millions of Brits to be banned from playing Lottery and scratchcards
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBirmingham Live.The Sun reports a government source based in Whitehall said: “The PM believes it is a necessary step to protect children.”Currently, gambling is illegal for under-18s, but National Lottery games can be played by anybody over the age of 16.Buying Lottery tickets for teens turning 16 has long been considered a rite of passage, and in 2019, Camelot launched a scratchcard based on Love Island in a bid to appeal to younger players.Currently, National Lottery operator Camelot runs two draws every single week, with prizes to be won in the shape of Lotto and Thunderball games.The draws take place on Wednesday and Saturday nights respectively, with Euromillions also immensely popular with people across the country.Euromillions draws.
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