Blue Cross
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Burford
Blue Cross holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a society lottery based in Burford, raising money for good causes rather than private profit. It can run lotteries where tickets are sold in person, such as face to face or on paper, as well as selling tickets online, by phone and in other ways, and its current licence dates from July 2009.
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): Blue Cross can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Blue Cross can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Blue Cross:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004691-N-305251 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 013).
- Remote licence 004691-R-333868 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 002).
Questions and answers
Is Blue Cross a genuine lottery?
Yes. Blue Cross is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Blue Cross holds Gambling Commission account number 4691. Its current licence started in July 2009.
Can I play the Blue Cross lottery online?
Yes. Blue Cross 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 | July 2009 | 004691-N-305251-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2021 | 004691-R-333868-003 |