Newark and Sherwood District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2021 · Newark
Newark and Sherwood District Council is the licence holder, based in Newark and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from April 2021, allowing it to sell lottery tickets 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 (Remote): Newark and Sherwood District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Newark and Sherwood District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Newark and Sherwood District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Newark and Sherwood District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 57787. Its current licence started in April 2021.
Can I play the Newark and Sherwood District Council lottery online?
Yes. Newark and Sherwood District 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 | April 2021 | 057787-R-333292-001 |