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Underage sales of Lottery tickets and scratch cards
Last updated: 30 January 2026
Next review: 7 November 2026
It is illegal to sell lottery tickets or scratch cards to a person under the age of 16.
It is also illegal for members of staff under the age of 16 to sell lottery tickets or scratch cards.
Lottery and scratch cards sold to under sixteens may carry a £5,000 fine and/or two years imprisonment.