Ministers may raise National Lottery age limit to 18 years

Culture minister announces consultation into law change

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The government is considering raising the age limit for playing the National Lottery from 16 to 18.

Announcing a consultation on the issue in the House of Commons, Culture Minister Mims Davies told MP: “The age of 18 is widely recognised as an age one becomes an adult, gaining full citizenship rights and the responsibilities.

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