Swindon Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Swindon
Swindon Borough Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Swindon. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from July 2019, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways.
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): Swindon Borough 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 Swindon Borough Council:
Questions and answers
Is Swindon Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Swindon Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Swindon Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 53857. Its current licence started in July 2019.
Can I play the Swindon Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Swindon 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 | July 2019 | 053857-R-330904-002 |