Melton Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2016 · Melton Mowbray
Melton Borough Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Melton Mowbray. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from November 2016, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways that do not involve face to face 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 (Remote): Melton 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 Melton Borough Council:
Questions and answers
Is Melton Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Melton Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Melton Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 46674. Its current licence started in November 2016.
Can I play the Melton Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Melton 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 | November 2016 | 046674-R-325123-007 |