Essex County Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Chelmsford
Essex County Council is a local authority based in Chelmsford that runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes rather than private profit. It can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other similar methods, and its current licence dates from September 2017.
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): Essex County 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 Essex County Council:
Questions and answers
Is Essex County Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Essex County Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Essex County Council holds Gambling Commission account number 49258. Its current licence started in September 2017.
Can I play the Essex County Council lottery online?
Yes. Essex County 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 2017 | 049258-R-327035-003 |