Guildford Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2018 · Guildford
Guildford Borough Council holds a UK gambling licence as a local authority based in Guildford. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from September 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): Guildford Borough 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 Guildford Borough Council:
Questions and answers
Is Guildford Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Guildford Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Guildford Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 52366. Its current licence started in September 2018.
Can I play the Guildford Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Guildford 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 | September 2018 | 052366-R-329331-005 |