Magpas
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2012 · Huntingdon
Magpas holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a company based in Huntingdon. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and can sell lottery tickets in person such as face to face or on paper, as well as online, by phone and in other ways; its current licence dates from October 2012.
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): Magpas can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Magpas can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 033615-N-315046 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is Magpas a genuine lottery?
Yes. Magpas is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Magpas holds Gambling Commission account number 33615. Its current licence started in October 2012.
Can I play the Magpas lottery online?
Yes. Magpas 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 | October 2012 | 033615-N-315046-011 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | June 2020 | 033615-A-332719-002 |