Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe government's changes to the National Lottery is now officially in effect as of this month as the minimum age rises to 18.The rule change will affect the sale of physical lottery tickets and scratchcards for people aged 16 and 17.
Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery, announced the rule change in March. While under-18s are banned from gambling, they were previously permitted to play in National Lottery games and to buy scratchcards.
The minimum age change follows a review of gambling laws launched in December 2020 by the UK Government. Campaigners believe the National Lottery served as a " gateway " to gambling.
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