Cheltenham Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Cheltenham
Cheltenham Borough Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Cheltenham. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from June 2019, 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): Cheltenham Borough 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 Cheltenham Borough Council:
Questions and answers
Is Cheltenham Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Cheltenham Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Cheltenham Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 54508. Its current licence started in June 2019.
Can I play the Cheltenham Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Cheltenham Borough 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 | June 2019 | 054508-R-330795-002 |