Medway Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2021 · Chatham
Medway Council holds a UK gambling licence as a local authority based in Chatham. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes and can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways, and its current licence dates from March 2021.
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): Medway 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 Medway Council:
Questions and answers
Is Medway Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Medway Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Medway Council holds Gambling Commission account number 57846. Its current licence started in March 2021.
Can I play the Medway Council lottery online?
Yes. Medway 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 | March 2021 | 057846-R-333245-003 |