Exeter City Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2023 · Exeter
Exeter City Council holds a UK gambling licence as a local authority based in Exeter. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from March 2023, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways that do not involve face to face sales.
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): Exeter City Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Exeter City Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Exeter City Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Exeter City Council holds Gambling Commission account number 62199. Its current licence started in March 2023.
Can I play the Exeter City Council lottery online?
Yes. Exeter City 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 | March 2023 | 062199-R-336599-002 |