Raffle business guides
Long-form, no-fluff guides for UK raffle and competition operators. Written by operators running real sites — covering legal structure, tech stack, marketing, costs, and the mistakes that sink new entrants.
- Business
How to Start a UK Raffle Business in 2026
Step-by-step guide to launching a legal raffle, prize draw, or competition business in the UK. UKGC licensing, tech stack, marketing, costs, timelines.
10 June 202613 min readRead guide - Tech
Instant-Win Games & The Future of UK Raffle Sites (2026)
Why instant-win mini games are reshaping UK raffle and competition platforms. The game modes operators deploy, the conversion data behind them, and where the category is heading.
10 June 202612 min readRead guide - Legal
UKGC License vs Free-Entry Route: Which Structure Fits Your UK Raffle Business?
A side-by-side breakdown of the two legal structures for UK raffle businesses. When you need a UKGC license, when the free-entry route is enough, and the tax and ad implications of each.
10 June 202610 min readRead guide - Compliance
The UK Free-Entry Route Explained: A 2026 Compliance Guide for Raffle Operators
Exactly what the free-entry route looks like for a UK raffle business in 2026. ASA-compliant copy, postal address mechanics, draw pool logistics, and the audit trail you need.
10 June 20269 min readRead guide - Marketing
Setting Up Meta Ads for a UK Raffle Business (2026 Playbook)
Step-by-step Meta Ads setup for a UK raffle or competition site. Account structure, CAPI, creative angles, audiences, and what realistic CPA looks like in 2026.
10 June 202611 min readRead guide - Tech
Apple Pay & Google Pay on UK Raffle Sites: Why They're Now Essential
Apple Pay and Google Pay are now mandatory infrastructure for UK raffle sites. The mobile conversion data behind them, the merchant-account setup, and the common implementation traps.
10 June 20269 min readRead guide - Tech
Payment Processors for UK Raffle Sites: Stripe vs Cashflows vs Worldpay
A practical comparison of the three payment processors UK raffle operators actually use. KYC speed, fees at scale, supported wallets, raffle-friendliness, and the strict 3DS / AVS requirements.
10 June 202610 min readRead guide
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