Bolsover District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2021 · Chesterfield
Bolsover District Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority based in Chesterfield. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from April 2021, allowing it to sell lottery tickets 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 (Remote): Bolsover District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Bolsover District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Bolsover District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Bolsover District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 57798. Its current licence started in April 2021.
Can I play the Bolsover District Council lottery online?
Yes. Bolsover 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 | April 2021 | 057798-R-333254-001 |