Blind Veterans UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Blind Veterans UK is a company based in London that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from January 2009 and it can sell lottery tickets in person, as well as online, by phone and in other ways.
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 (Non-Remote): Blind Veterans UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Blind Veterans UK can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Blind Veterans UK:
Questions and answers
Is Blind Veterans UK a genuine lottery?
Yes. Blind Veterans UK is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Blind Veterans UK holds Gambling Commission account number 8297. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Blind Veterans UK lottery online?
Yes. Blind Veterans UK holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone, and a non-remote licence for tickets sold in person.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 008297-N-101757-023 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | March 2013 | 008297-A-315965-012 |