Eastbourne Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2018 · Eastbourne
Eastbourne Borough Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Eastbourne. 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): Eastbourne Borough Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Eastbourne Borough Council:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 019143-R-327881 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 002).
Questions and answers
Is Eastbourne Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Eastbourne Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Eastbourne Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 19143. Its current licence started in February 2018.
Can I play the Eastbourne Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Eastbourne 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 | February 2018 | 019143-R-327881-003 |