Stroud District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2020 · Stroud
Stroud District Council holds a UK licence as a society lottery run by a local authority based in Stroud. It can run lotteries that raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from March 2020, including permission to sell tickets online, by phone and in other ways that do not need face to face contact.
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): Stroud District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Stroud District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Stroud District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Stroud District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 56296. Its current licence started in March 2020.
Can I play the Stroud District Council lottery online?
Yes. Stroud 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 | March 2020 | 056296-R-332518-004 |