Education & Advice

Guides & Explainers

Everything you need to know about UK prize competitions — how they work, your legal rights, and how to stay safe.

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Knowledge base

Plain-English guides to UK raffle and prize competition law, how to enter, and what to watch out for.

Legal Guide

Free Entry — Know Your Rights

UK law requires every paid competition to offer a free postal entry route. Find out exactly how to use it and which sites make it easiest.

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Explainer

How Do UK Raffles Actually Work?

From ticket purchase to draw day — a plain-English walkthrough of how online prize competitions operate in the UK.

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Legal Guide

Are UK Online Raffles Legal?

The Gambling Act 2005, skill-based competitions, and what distinguishes a legal UK competition from an illegal lottery.

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