Wealden District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2022 · Hailsham
Wealden District Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority based in Hailsham. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from November 2022, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and through other similar 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): Wealden District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Wealden District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Wealden District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Wealden District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 61328. Its current licence started in November 2022.
Can I play the Wealden District Council lottery online?
Yes. Wealden 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 2022 | 061328-R-336035-001 |