Wyre Borough Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2020 · Poulton-Le-Fylde
Wyre Borough Council is a local authority based in Poulton-Le-Fylde that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for running a society lottery, which raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from January 2020 and it can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in 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): Wyre Borough Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Wyre Borough Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Wyre Borough Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Wyre Borough Council holds Gambling Commission account number 55039. Its current licence started in January 2020.
Can I play the Wyre Borough Council lottery online?
Yes. Wyre 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 | January 2020 | 055039-R-332115-001 |