Guides
Guides to UK prize draws and competitions — how they work, how the law applies, and how to enter safely.
Start here: the basics
How UK prize draws work, the law, and smart entering.
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Do You Pay Tax on Prize Draw Winnings UK? No (2026)
No tax on UK prize draw wins. Win a house and sell it? CGT only on any rise in value: 2026/27 rates, the 60-day rule and a worked example.
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Are Prize Draws Legal in the UK? Rules & Who Regulates Them
Yes — and no licence is needed. The Gambling Commission does not approve prize draws, so here are the real rules, the age limits and how to vet an operator.
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UK Prize Draw Code of Practice: What It Means for Players
The DCMS voluntary code for UK prize draw sites, explained: the £250 credit-card cap, spend limits, free-entry rules, who has signed up, and what it can't do.
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Free Postal Entry: How to Enter UK Prize Draws for Free
Free postal entry prize draws explained: how the no-purchase route works, how to post a valid entry, and why the odds are identical to a paid ticket.
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How Do Online Prize Draws Work? A Simple UK Guide
How do online prize draws work? A plain UK guide to buying tickets, free postal entry, random winner draws, odds, ticket caps, cash alternatives and tax.
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How to Win UK Prize Draws: 9 Odds-Boosting Tips That Actually Work
How to win prize draws and competitions in the UK: 9 honest, odds-boosting tips that work — free postal entry, low-entrant draws, skill questions and smart budgeting.
Is it legit? Scams & safety
Operator legitimacy checks and how to stay safe.
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Is Omaze Legit? Yes, but Only About 17% Reaches Charity
Is Omaze legit? Yes. UK company number 12056935, named winners and a free postal entry route. See where your money goes, the odds and the catch.
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Is RevComps Legit? Yes — 2026 Review, Odds & Winners
Is RevComps legit? Yes — a real UK car competition site with named winners and free postal entry. Our 2026 review covers the odds and the catch.
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Is 7days Performance Legit? Yes — 2026 Review & Odds
Is 7days Performance legit? Yes — an established UK car-competition site with real winners and a free postal route. Our 2026 review: odds and what to check.
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Is Bounty Competitions Legit? Yes — What Reviews Miss
Yes — Bounty Competitions is a Companies House-registered UK firm run by Leanne & Calvin. See what 5-star reviews miss: odds, complaints, free postal entry.
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Facebook & Instagram 'You've Won!' Scams: Spotting a Fake Prize Draw (UK)
Facebook competition scams in the UK are everywhere. Spot fake "you've won" DMs, dodge pay-to-claim cons, verify a real win and report fraud properly.
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Is Raffolux Legit? An Honest 2026 Review
Is Raffolux legit? Our honest 2026 review of the UK prize-draw site: instant wins, charity donations, Trustpilot rating, winners and the catches to watch.
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What Is Comping? A Beginner's Guide to Winning UK Competitions
What is comping in the UK? A beginner's guide to entering competitions and prize draws — free vs paid routes, getting organised, the law and tax, plus realistic tips.
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Are UK Prize Draws Rigged? How Winners Are Really Chosen
Are prize draws rigged in the UK? The honest answer, plus how winners are really chosen — RNG, livestreamed draws, the law, and the red flags to watch.
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How to Spot a Legit UK Raffle Site (and Avoid Scams)
How to spot a legit raffle site: the green flags, red flags and quick checks that tell a trustworthy UK prize-draw operator from a scam before you spend a penny.
Best-of & comparisons
Ranked and compared, so you can pick a site fast.
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Best Car Competitions UK 2026: 6 Legit Sites Ranked
The 6 best car competition sites in the UK, ranked on 25 Oct 2026: our ratings, Code status, who draws if unsold, and what a 1-in-1,000 chance costs.
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Omaze Alternatives UK 2026: 8 Ways to Win a House or Car
Omaze alternatives UK for 2026: 8 legit house, car and cash prize draws, including Raffle House, BOTB and Raffolux, compared on cost, odds and free entry.
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Best Odds Competitions UK 2026: Lowest Ticket Caps Ranked
Which UK competitions give the best real odds in 2026: how the ticket cap decides your chance, how to read 1-in-N odds, and the low-cap operators worth it.
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Best Cash Prize Competitions UK 2026: 8 Ranked by Payout
Best UK cash competition sites, checked 25 Oct 2026: Jammy, 7Days Performance, Hittin It Big and 5 more, with live odds, payout share and Code status.
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Win-a-House Raffle Sites UK 2026: Omaze, Raffle House & More
Who runs UK win-a-house raffles in 2026: Omaze, Raffle House and others compared on free entry, the cash clause, legality and tax, and why odds are hidden.
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Best Prize Draw Sites UK 2026: Free-Entry Draws Ranked
The UK's best prize draw sites for 2026, independently ranked on trust, odds and free entry. No operator pays for placement — compare before you enter. 18+
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Best Tech & Gadget Competition Sites UK (2026)
Our ranked pick of the best tech and gadget competition sites in the UK for 2026 — where to win an iPhone, PS5, MacBook and more, with real editorial ratings.
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Raffle House vs Omaze (2026): Odds, Costs & Cash Rules
Raffle House vs Omaze compared: entry prices, published odds, free postal entry, charity share, and what the winner gets if a house draw undersells.
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Raffle vs Lottery vs Prize Draw: UK Law Explained
In UK law a raffle is a type of lottery — both are gambling and need a Gambling Commission licence. See how raffles, lotteries and free prize draws differ.
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Omaze vs BOTB (2026): Which Is Better for Winning a House or Car?
Omaze vs BOTB compared for 2026: charity house draws and free postal entry vs spot-the-ball car competitions. Costs, odds, legality and which suits you.