Veterans' Lottery: Veterans' Foundation
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2016 · Edinburgh
Veterans' Lottery is run under a UK gambling licence held by Veterans' Foundation, a charity based in Edinburgh. It is a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from June 2016, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both online and in person.
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): Veterans' Foundation can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Veterans' Foundation can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Lottery names
Veterans' Foundation uses this name for its lottery:
- Veterans' Lottery
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Veterans' Foundation:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 045407-R-324172 has a new version in the register: 012 (was 011).
- Non-Remote licence 045407-N-324173 has a new version in the register: 012 (was 011).
Questions and answers
Is Veterans' Lottery a genuine lottery?
Yes. Veterans' Lottery is run by Veterans' Foundation, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Veterans' Foundation holds Gambling Commission account number 45407. Its current licence started in June 2016.
Who runs Veterans' Lottery?
Veterans' Lottery is a trading name of Veterans' Foundation, based in Edinburgh. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Veterans' Lottery online?
Yes. Veterans' Foundation holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone, and a non-remote licence for tickets sold in person.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | June 2016 | 045407-R-324172-012 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | June 2016 | 045407-N-324173-012 |