How to Run a Raffle Legally in the UK
Running a raffle legally in the UK as an online competition business requires understanding one critical distinction first: most commercial prize draw…
How Do Prize Draws Work in the UK?
A prize draw in the UK is a promotional competition where winners are selected by chance rather than skill. Under the Gambling…
How to Start a Competition Business in the UK | 2026 Guide
Starting a competition business in the UK means building a commercial operation that sells paid entries to win prizes, structured to operate…
Can You Start a Competition Website as a Sole Trader in the UK?
Yes. You can start a competition website as a sole trader in the UK. Specialist payment providers including Cashflows accept sole trader…
Reducing abandoned entries on prize draw websites
Most competition website abandonment is a design problem, not a pricing problem. The two biggest causes are missing guest checkout (23% of…
Why Trust is the Real Key to Competition Sales
Trust is the single biggest conversion factor on a UK competition or prize draw website. Visitors are being asked to spend money…
Skill-Based Competitions vs Prize Draws in the UK
UK online competitions are lawful under one of three categories: a free draw (no payment), a prize competition (paid, won by genuine…
Competition Website Terms and Conditions: What Must Be Included in the UK
UK competition websites, raffle sites, and prize draw websites are legally required to publish clearly structured terms and conditions covering promoter identity,…
How Much Does a Competition Website Cost in the UK?
The total realistic cost to launch a properly structured UK competition website in 2026 is between £6,000 and £18,000 in the first…
