Can anyone tell me if raffles are bound by UK gambling laws

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by liam1412, Sep 3, 2007.

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    I have a website idea. I don't want to give too much away as the concept is as far as I know new to the www. Basically if people can raffle there own things is it bound by UK gambling law.

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    liam1412, Sep 3, 2007 IP
  2. DavidF9

    DavidF9 Well-Known Member

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    You need to watch that you don't end up running a 'commercial lottery'. In general, raffling for a profit will fall foul of the law whereas raffling for charity will be fine.
     
    DavidF9, Sep 4, 2007 IP