Prize Draw VAT in the UK: What HMRC’s 2026 Position Means for Competition Operators
UK competition operators must charge 20% VAT on paid skill-based entries from 17 February 2026, after HMRC's Treasury minister confirmed entries are…
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How to Choose a UK Competition Website Agency: 7 Criteria That Matter
Choosing a UK competition website agency comes down to seven verifiable criteria: DCMS Voluntary Code signatory status, specialist payment processor relationships, named…
What Is a Legal Opinion Letter for a UK Prize Competition?
A legal opinion letter is a written assessment from a gambling-law professional confirming your UK prize competition is lawful and needs no…
WordPress vs SaaS Competition Platforms: How to Choose Without Locking Yourself In
WordPress vs SaaS competition platforms differ most on ownership and switching cost. WordPress with WooCommerce is owned outright. SaaS platforms are rented…
Why Meta Banned Your Competition Ad Account (and How to Get It Back)
Meta restricts UK competition ad accounts for five common reasons: advertising before Real Money Gaming (RMG) approval, failing Meta's RMG compliance review,…
How to Price Raffle Tickets in the UK: A Complete Pricing Methodology for Competition Operators
UK raffle ticket prices typically sit at £2, £3, or £5. The price floor formula is (prize cost + marketing + processing…
WooCommerce Hosting UK: A Technical Guide for Competition Websites
WooCommerce hosting for UK competition websites requires dedicated PHP workers, burst capacity, and pre-scheduled autoscaling. Across a recent 7-day window, one UK…
Prize Sourcing for UK Competition Websites: How to Choose Prizes That Drive Sales and Pass Payment Provider Review
Across 50+ UK competition websites we have built, the operators who scale lock their prize strategy before launch. Prize cost sits at…
How to Get RMG Approval on Facebook and Instagram: Step-by-Step Guide for UK Competition Operators
To run paid Facebook or Instagram ads for a UK competition or prize draw website, you need Meta's RMG approval first. The…
