East Herts Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2018 · Hertford
East Herts Council holds a UK gambling licence as a local authority based in Hertford. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from November 2018, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and through 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): East Herts Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 052476-R-329628 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 002).
Questions and answers
Is East Herts Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. East Herts Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. East Herts Council holds Gambling Commission account number 52476. Its current licence started in November 2018.
Can I play the East Herts Council lottery online?
Yes. East Herts 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 | November 2018 | 052476-R-329628-003 |