TheGivingMachine
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2024 · Bishop's Stortford
TheGivingMachine is a company based in Bishop's Stortford that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which means it runs lotteries to raise money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from November 2024 and it can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other similar methods.
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): TheGivingMachine can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for TheGivingMachine:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Website added: https://www.lincolnlottery.co.uk/ (Active).
- Website www.thegivingmachine.co.uk changed from Active to Inactive.
- Remote licence 065039-R-339602 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 002).
Questions and answers
Is TheGivingMachine a genuine lottery?
Yes. TheGivingMachine is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. TheGivingMachine holds Gambling Commission account number 65039. Its current licence started in November 2024.
Can I play the TheGivingMachine lottery online?
Yes. TheGivingMachine 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 2024 | 065039-R-339602-003 |