Royal British Legion
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Royal British Legion holds a UK gambling licence as an individual licence holder based in London. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and under its current licence, which dates from January 2009, it can sell lottery tickets both in person and through online, phone and other distance methods.
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): Royal British Legion can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Royal British Legion can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Royal British Legion:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 004294-R-104539 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 014).
- Non-Remote licence 004294-N-102943 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 014).
Questions and answers
Is Royal British Legion a genuine lottery?
Yes. Royal British Legion is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal British Legion holds Gambling Commission account number 4294. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Royal British Legion lottery online?
Yes. Royal British Legion 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 | Remote | Active | January 2009 | 004294-R-104539-016 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 004294-N-102943-016 |