Heartbeat
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Preston
Heartbeat is a company based in Preston that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which means it runs lotteries to raise money for a good cause rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from January 2009, and it can sell lottery tickets in person as well as 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 (Non-Remote): Heartbeat can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Heartbeat can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Heartbeat:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 005098-N-309071 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 012).
- Ancillary Remote licence 005098-A-319607 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Heartbeat a genuine lottery?
Yes. Heartbeat is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Heartbeat holds Gambling Commission account number 5098. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Heartbeat lottery online?
Yes. Heartbeat 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 | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 005098-N-309071-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | November 2014 | 005098-A-319607-007 |