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Betting and the National Lottery

Study note

Gambling is a legal but regulated activity in the UK. Many people enjoy placing a bet on sports or other events, and there are casinos in many places. There are strict age rules, and you have to be 18 to go into a betting shop or gambling club.

There is also a National Lottery, which holds draws every week. People take part by buying a ticket or a scratch card, and there are large cash prizes. Some of the money raised goes to good causes. So for this topic, remember that the minimum age for a betting shop or gambling club is 18 and that the National Lottery holds weekly draws.

Memory tip: Betting shops and gambling clubs: 18 and over; the National Lottery has weekly draws.

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What is the minimum age to enter a betting shop or gambling club in the UK?

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  1. 1. What is the minimum age to enter a betting shop or gambling club in the UK?

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    Correct answer: 18

    You have to be 18 to go into a betting shop or gambling club.

  2. 2. The National Lottery in the UK holds draws every week.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. The National Lottery has weekly draws, entered by ticket or scratch card.

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