South Oxfordshire District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2018 · Abingdon
South Oxfordshire District Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority based in Abingdon. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways, and its current licence dates from February 2018.
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): South Oxfordshire District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for South Oxfordshire District Council:
Questions and answers
Is South Oxfordshire District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. South Oxfordshire District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. South Oxfordshire District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 50596. Its current licence started in February 2018.
Can I play the South Oxfordshire District Council lottery online?
Yes. South Oxfordshire 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 | February 2018 | 050596-R-327960-005 |