Raffle & Skill Sites That Have Closed
With so many raffle sites emerging in this market it's perhaps not a surprise that not all of them will be successful. Below are sites that we know have either completely closed their doors or during our checks didn't seem to be running competitions. Unfortunately if a site suddenly closed, as Watchlotto did in October 2020, then you're most likely lost your money. Sites which still look like but are no longer running competitions tend to do so after completing a round.
7 Featured Raffle Sites - Closed
Order By: All, Date Added, Closed, Free Entry, Skill Required, Win A House, Win A Watch
OurComps
Win Cars, Cash
As of October 2020 Ourcomps seems to have closed down. It's website is reporting a 403 Forbidden error and all social media channels have been removed. We have no further details as to the situation with the company at this time.
Boxpoint Comps
Win Fitness Prizes
Whilst other raffle sites focus on cars and tech, Boxpoint Comps offer entrants the chance to win fitness prizes. Trainers, weighted vests and stand-up paddleboards are just some of the prizes that can be won. Ticket prices however start at £5 but we can't see a free entry option. No new draws have been added lately and we suspect this site has now closed.
Prize Online
Win Cars, Jewellery, Cash, Tech
Prize Online describe themselves as a UK based luxury competition website that gives you the chance to win cash, holidays and tax free cash. From as little as £1.99 you can enter their raffles but there is a no purchase necessary free to enter option too. The site hasn't added new competitions for sometime now.
Balls Out
Win Cars, Cash, Lifestyle Prizes
Balls Out was an online football competition that gives you the opportunity to play 'spot the ball' for a variety of exciting prizes, ranging from cars, watches, experiences and cash bundles. Play from just 25p a ticket. The site closed in 2020.
Watchlotto
Win Luxury Watches
In October 2020 Watchlotto just closed their doors without any warning. Their website was taken down and all social media channels removed. We don't have any further details.
Wishclix
Win Cars, Cash, Lifestyle Prizes
Only the the best prizes make it on to Wishclix. Purchase tickets for the chance to win cars such as an Arbarh 595. Cash and lifestyle prizes can also be won. Ticket prices range from £1.50 to £25. Free entry routes are available. The site closed down in 2020.
Motocomps
Win Motorbikes, Cash
This site offered opportunities to win cars, motorbikes, helmets, tech, cash and much more. Ticket prices range from £4.99 to £9.99 (sometimes more). Answer a question to take part. Winners were announced via a live draw. The site is now offline!
Are These Competitions Gambling?
In our view these kind of competitions fall in a grey area between gambling and competitions. To enter a raffle you usually have to complete some element of skill. This ranges from answering a multiple choice question through to spot the ball. If you're spending money on a raffle with a limited number of tickets then essentially you are gambling that cash on you winning at fixed odds. However skill competitions or raffles like those above, as well as win a house competitions, are not overseen by The UK Gambling Commission. Note that we have included a begambleaware.org notice on each listing as these competitions can become addictive and expensive. Please play responsibly.
Are They A Con?
On the surface some raffle competitions seem great. However it is important to look under the surface. Not every prize is brand new! Some sites offer second hand cars and watches as luxury prizes. Closing dates can also be misleading. For example you might purchase a ticket for a competition that ends this month. However the terms may state that the raffle will extend it's closing date for a number of times. Prizes are not always guaranteed either. If insufficient tickets are not sold then a cash prize is usually awarded.
Can I Enter For Free?
In some cases you can get free entries. What we do see is that a lot of the sites will run competitions, sometimes on social media, offering credit as a prize. Our advice is if you're not sure about these kind of competitions then leave them alone. If you are interested then select a well known and established brand.
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