Breckland Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2018 · Dereham
Breckland Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority based in Dereham. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from February 2018, 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): Breckland 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 Breckland Council:
Questions and answers
Is Breckland Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Breckland Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Breckland Council holds Gambling Commission account number 50579. Its current licence started in February 2018.
Can I play the Breckland Council lottery online?
Yes. Breckland 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 | February 2018 | 050579-R-327959-003 |