Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2023 · Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Welwyn Garden City. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from May 2023, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways from a distance.
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): Welwyn Hatfield Borough 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 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 062246-R-336903 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 002).
Questions and answers
Is Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 62246. Its current licence started in May 2023.
Can I play the Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Welwyn Hatfield Borough 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 | May 2023 | 062246-R-336903-003 |