Lotteries - free draws and prize competitions
Free draws and prize competitions are free from statutory control under the Gambling Act 2005.
Generally, prize competitions are those in which success depends on the exercise of skill, judgement or knowledge by the participants and does not rely on chance, although some prediction schemes where success can be influenced by the use of skill or judgement may amount to betting. A free draw is one where there is no cost of entry for the participant.