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Code of Conduct for Responsible Play BACKGROUND The Postcode Lottery Group operates six lotteries across five countries with 14.8 million subscriptions. Our shared mission is to contribute to a better world by raising funds for good causes through operating charity lotteries in a socially responsible way. For over 35 years our players have raised 15 billion euros for civil society. Our fundraising model supports unrestricted and long-term charity funding. Our lotteries are subscription based, where you sign up in advance to play, with no chance of instant gratification or reward because the draws take place on a weekly, or in most cases, monthly basis. Therefore, the time between payment and outcome is long. There are large differences between charity lotteries and gambling/betting companies. As a lottery operator we believe in many players, playing together with a low number of tickets to raise a high number of funds for civil society. We don't just differ in terms of problem gambling but also regarding our aim: charity fundraising versus profitmaking. The Postcode Lottery Group is a private company fully owned by the non-profit Novamedia Foundation, with a single goal: to set up lotteries that raise funds for charities. Despite the limited risk characteristics of lotteries, we are committed to ensuring our operations protect potentially vulnerable players and this code of conduct outlines our commitment in this area. OUR COMMITMENT While there are cultural, regulatory, and legal differences across the countries we operate in, this document sets out the agreed principles we commit to. It goes without saying that our lotteries fully comply with all applicable national and EU/EEA regulations, including sector-specific self-regulation and best practice; this includes European Lotteries Responsible Gaming standards1and the World Lottery Association Responsible Gaming Framework2. The seven principles in this Code of Conduct for Respo...