Gloucester City Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Gloucester
Gloucester City Council holds a UK licence for a society lottery based in Gloucester. It runs lotteries to raise money for good causes rather than private profit, and its current licence dates from January 2017, 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): Gloucester City 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 Gloucester City Council:
Questions and answers
Is Gloucester City Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Gloucester City Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Gloucester City Council holds Gambling Commission account number 43920. Its current licence started in January 2017.
Can I play the Gloucester City Council lottery online?
Yes. Gloucester 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 | January 2017 | 043920-R-325555-006 |