A lottery scheme where participation by means of requesting a scratchcard was not dependent upon making a purchase, but where in practice such a purchase would be felt to be necessary, and would be likely to be made, was unlawful. A contract or loan made in support of such a scheme was unenforceable.
Citations:
Times 23-Jun-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Licensing
Updated: 20 April 2022; Ref: scu.88933
