thought you had to have a license to sell tickets not at the venue and at a different time to the actual draw as it becomes a lottery. we always had to for school draws.

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IMPORTANT: Draw Tickets and the Law

Any activity in which a prize can be won by chance is subject to the fairly complicated laws on gaming and lotteries. Basically Draws can be divided into two categories. Those that take place at a charity event, such as a fete, where proceeds are going to the charity are termed 'small lotteries' and do not require a licence. Whereas, if tickets are sold in advance to the general public you will probably need a licence which is available from the Director of Administration and Legal Services at your local District council for a one off fee plus a smaller annual registration fee. If you are in any doubt as to the status of your Draw Tickets please phone your local council for advice.