Wokingham Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2025 · Wokingham
Wokingham Borough Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority in Wokingham. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from May 2025, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways where you do not have to be there 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): Wokingham Borough Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Wokingham Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Wokingham Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Wokingham Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 66400. Its current licence started in May 2025.
Can I play the Wokingham Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Wokingham 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 2025 | 066400-R-340557-001 |