East Hampshire District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Petersfield
East Hampshire District Council holds a UK licence for a society lottery based in Petersfield. It can run lotteries that raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from September 2019.
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): East Hampshire District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 054939-R-331284 has a new version in the register: 004 (was 003).
Questions and answers
Is East Hampshire District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. East Hampshire District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. East Hampshire District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 54939. Its current licence started in September 2019.
Can I play the East Hampshire District Council lottery online?
Yes. East Hampshire 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 | September 2019 | 054939-R-331284-004 |