Havant Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Havant
Havant Borough Council holds a UK gambling licence as a local authority based in Havant. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from October 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): Havant 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 Havant Borough Council:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 049412-R-327080 has a new version in the register: 008 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Havant Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Havant Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Havant Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 49412. Its current licence started in October 2017.
Can I play the Havant Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Havant 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 | October 2017 | 049412-R-327080-008 |