West Berkshire Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Newbury
West Berkshire Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Newbury. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from January 2019, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways that do not need face to face sales.
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): West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire Council:
Questions and answers
Is West Berkshire Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. West Berkshire Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. West Berkshire Council holds Gambling Commission account number 52801. Its current licence started in January 2019.
Can I play the West Berkshire Council lottery online?
Yes. West Berkshire 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 | January 2019 | 052801-R-330122-004 |