Oxford City Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2018 · Oxford
Oxford City Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Oxford. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from September 2018, 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): Oxford City Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Oxford City Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Oxford City Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Oxford City Council holds Gambling Commission account number 52473. Its current licence started in September 2018.
Can I play the Oxford City Council lottery online?
Yes. Oxford City 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 | September 2018 | 052473-R-329366-001 |