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,…
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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…
Can You Build a Competition Website on Shopify?
Shopify is not built for UK prize competition websites. Its payment terms explicitly prohibit the competition business model, its checkout cannot implement…
SEO for UK Competition Websites: The 2026 Guide to Ranking, Compliance, and Trust
For UK competition websites, search engine optimisation is not just a marketing add-on. It is the foundation for attracting the right audience…
The Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators
The Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators is a set of standards published by the Department for Culture, Media…
Competition Website Features You Actually Need
Most lists of competition website features focus on what looks good on a product brochure. Countdown timers, mobile-first design, instant win functionality.…
Skill Questions for Prize Competitions, What Actually Counts as Skill in the UK
A UK skill question only qualifies as genuine skill under the Gambling Act 2005 if it prevents a significant proportion of people…
Do You Need a Gambling Licence for a Competition Website in the UK?
No, in most cases. Most UK competition websites do not require a Gambling Commission licence. Two legal exemptions under the Gambling Act…
Why Payment Providers Reject Competition Websites (And How to Get Approved)
UK competition websites get rejected by mainstream payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, Worldpay) because they classify the business as high-risk, not because competitions…
The Biggest Mistakes New Competition Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The biggest mistakes new UK competition businesses make are: launching without a compliance plan, choosing a platform that cannot support free entry…
