The Olympic Lotteries (Declaration that London is to host the 2012 Olympic Games) Order 2005

This Order declares that London has been elected as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games. This declaration enables Olympic Lottery games to be promoted if licensed in accordance with section 6 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 and section 21 of the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (“the Act”). When this Order has been made section 29 of the Act, which creates the Olympic Lottery Distributor, may be brought into force.

Author: James Purnell, Minister for Creative Industries and Tourism Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Last modified: 2010-07-16