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Are Online Prize Draws Legal in the UK?
Understanding the UK rules around prize draws, skill competitions and consumer protection when entering online.
Prize draws vs lotteries
UK law distinguishes between lotteries, prize competitions and free draws. Operators must structure their model correctly and provide clear terms.
Snaffles is built as a marketplace where sellers list prizes and buyers enter draws — with transparent rules, published closing dates and verified outcomes.
What to look for as a player
Check who runs the draw, how winners are selected, what you pay per entry, and how prizes are delivered.
Avoid sites with hidden fees, no published results, or unclear ownership. Snaffles publishes draw references and results on each listing.
Ready to browse live draws? See all prize draws on Snaffles.