Guide Dogs For The Blind Association
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · Reading
Guide Dogs For The Blind Association is a charity based in Reading that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery that raises money for good causes. Under this licence its current licence dates from February 2010, it can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in person, such as face to face or on paper.
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): Guide Dogs For The Blind Association can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Guide Dogs For The Blind Association can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Guide Dogs For The Blind Association:
Questions and answers
Is Guide Dogs For The Blind Association a genuine lottery?
Yes. Guide Dogs For The Blind Association is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Guide Dogs For The Blind Association holds Gambling Commission account number 4946. Its current licence started in February 2010.
Can I play the Guide Dogs For The Blind Association lottery online?
Yes. Guide Dogs For The Blind Association holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone, and a non-remote licence for tickets sold in person.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | February 2010 | 004946-R-307587-019 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | February 2010 | 004946-N-307588-019 |