Thanet District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Kent
Thanet District Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in Kent. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and can sell lottery tickets online, over the phone and in other ways, and its current licence dates from November 2017.
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): Thanet 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 Thanet District Council:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 049735-R-327286 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Thanet District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Thanet District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Thanet District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 49735. Its current licence started in November 2017.
Can I play the Thanet District Council lottery online?
Yes. Thanet 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 | November 2017 | 049735-R-327286-007 |