Blaby District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Leicester
Blaby District Council holds a UK licence as a society lottery run by a local authority based in Leicester. It may run lotteries that raise money for good causes in its area, and its current licence dates from December 2017.
What the licence covers
A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society that runs it, for example a charity, a sports club or a community group. It is not run for private profit. Larger society lotteries need a licence from the Gambling Commission.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Blaby District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Blaby District Council:
Questions and answers
Is Blaby District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Blaby District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Blaby District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 49971. Its current licence started in December 2017.
Can I play the Blaby District Council lottery online?
Yes. Blaby District Council holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | December 2017 | 049971-R-327531-005 |