League Against Cruel Sports
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Godalming
League Against Cruel Sports holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as the operator of a society lottery based in Godalming. It runs lotteries to raise money for its cause, and its current licence dates from April 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online, phone and other distance sales.
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): League Against Cruel Sports can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): League Against Cruel Sports can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for League Against Cruel Sports:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004790-N-302655 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
- Ancillary Remote licence 004790-A-317647 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 009).
Questions and answers
Is League Against Cruel Sports a genuine lottery?
Yes. League Against Cruel Sports is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. League Against Cruel Sports holds Gambling Commission account number 4790. Its current licence started in April 2009.
Can I play the League Against Cruel Sports lottery online?
Yes. League Against Cruel Sports 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 | April 2009 | 004790-N-302655-017 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | December 2013 | 004790-A-317647-010 |