Samaritans
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · Epsom
Samaritans holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a company based in Epsom. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from April 2010, allowing it to sell lottery tickets 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 (Non-Remote): Samaritans can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Samaritans can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Samaritans:
Questions and answers
Is Samaritans a genuine lottery?
Yes. Samaritans is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Samaritans holds Gambling Commission account number 5105. Its current licence started in April 2010.
Can I play the Samaritans lottery online?
Yes. Samaritans 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 | Non-Remote | Active | April 2010 | 005105-N-308116-012 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | August 2012 | 005105-A-314818-007 |