Scope
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Scope holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a society lottery based in London. It runs lotteries to raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from July 2009, allowing it to sell tickets both in person and online or by phone.
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): Scope can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Scope can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Scope:
Questions and answers
Is Scope a genuine lottery?
Yes. Scope is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Scope holds Gambling Commission account number 4920. Its current licence started in July 2009.
Can I play the Scope lottery online?
Yes. Scope 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 | July 2009 | 004920-N-304878-019 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | December 2011 | 004920-R-312160-018 |