Swale Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2025 · Sittingbourne
Swale Borough Council holds a UK gambling licence as a local authority based in Sittingbourne. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from March 2025, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways that do not involve face to face sales.
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): Swale Borough Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Swale Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Swale Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Swale Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 66100. Its current licence started in March 2025.
Can I play the Swale Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Swale Borough 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 2025 | 066100-R-340238-001 |