Torbay Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Torquay
Torbay Council is a local authority based in Torquay that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which raises money for good causes rather than private profit. It can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways, and its current licence dates from April 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): Torbay 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 Torbay Council:
Questions and answers
Is Torbay Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Torbay Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Torbay Council holds Gambling Commission account number 47741. Its current licence started in April 2017.
Can I play the Torbay Council lottery online?
Yes. Torbay 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 | April 2017 | 047741-R-325960-003 |