Buckinghamshire Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2020 · Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire Council holds a UK gambling licence as a local authority based in Aylesbury. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from March 2020, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other similar 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): Buckinghamshire Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Buckinghamshire Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Buckinghamshire Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Buckinghamshire Council holds Gambling Commission account number 56340. Its current licence started in March 2020.
Can I play the Buckinghamshire Council lottery online?
Yes. Buckinghamshire 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 | March 2020 | 056340-R-332494-003 |