Raffle Sites & Skill Competitions
In recent years we've seen an increase in the number of raffle sites. Although they call themselves raffles this is actually a misnomer as they are actually pay to enter competitions. Entrants have to purchase tickets for the chance to win cars, holidays and other lifestyle items. Unlike a free prize draw, which can attract unlimited entries, raffles restrict the number of entries. Additionally, to avoid falling foul of The UK Gambling Commission, these competitions either must have an element of skill such as spot the ball or have a free entry option.
But are these competitions safe and should you consider entering them? Can you enter them for free? Following on from our win a house listings we've decided to apply the same approach to raffle sites. We'll be looking at the sites that are available, the prizes you can win, the entry process and most importantly whether you can trust them. Do they have winners? How long have they be running? Are there any issues we feel need to be raised? We also welcome your comments on any of the sites featured below.
16 Featured Raffle Sites - Free Entry Route Available
Order By: All, Date Added, Closed, Free Entry, Skill Required, Win A House, Win A Watch
This Is The Want
Win Designer Handbags
This Is The Want are trying to be different to other raffle brands. Their aiming to put "luxury brands and experiences" within everyone's reach and describe themselves as the "leading luxury prize destination for women". For just under £4 you could win designer gear in prize draws that are guaranteed!
Omaze
Win Luxury Prizes, Cars, Holidays
Omaze is a worldwide raffle style site that raises money for charity by offering incredible experiences. Some promotions are open to UK residents which means you can win amazing prizes from as little as $10. Alternatively you can enter online without making a contribution to good causes.
Elite Competitions
Win Cars, Tech, Lifestyle Prizes
As seen on Dragon's Den! Prizes range from super cars through to items such as hot tubs and tech. Ticket prices start around £1.99. Live streamed videos of the draws are shown on social media.
Raffolux
Win Cars, Cash, Lifestyle Prizes
Describes itself as the home of luxury raffles. Sign up to get access to the competitions. You will need to deposit at least £3 into your wallet or enter free by post. Tickets start at just £1.
I Want In
Win Guitars & Basses
Win fabulous music prizes such as guitars and basses for the price of a cup of coffee. I Want In is a recently launched competition site but has already created winners. All their prize draws close once the last ticket is sold for that particular draw
DayMade
Win Holidays, Experiences
DayMade, formerly TripHunters, gives you the chance to win a variety of prizes, including bucketlister prizes worth £25,000. The site comprises regular raffles and a weekly lottery style prize draw. The latter costs £3.50 a ticket although you can play cheaper with a subscription. Raffle tickets start at just £2.
Win This Competitions
Win Cars, Motorbikes, Watches
Win This Competitions aim is to bring you the chance to win "some amazing prizes, for a low cost entry and great odds". To date they have given away a wide range of prizes including cash, motorbikes and cars. These draws are often guaranteed which means they go ahead regardless of ticket sales.
Dream Car Giveaways
Win Cars, Bikes, Tech
Win your dream car with Dream Car Giveaways. Select a competition, answer the question and enter the draw. Tickets cost from £1.99 but a free entry route is also available. Draws are streamed live on Facebook.
Good Life Competitions
Win Super Cars, Luxury Cars
Enter for your chance to win Super Cars and other luxury prizes. Tickets are not cheap and range from £12 to £60 depending on the prize. All draws are overseen by Promo Veritas.
7 Days Performance
Win Cars, Tech, Cash
Enter for the chance to win your dream car. Current prizes include Audi S3 and BMW 140i. Other prizes include a hot tub and tech bundles. Tickets costs range from 99p up to £7.89. All draws are live on Facebook.
Rev Comps
Win Cars, Motorbikes, Watches
Offers entrants the chance to win a variety of vehicles. Purchase tickets and answer questions to enter. Some prizes are guaranteed which means they're awarded regardless of ticket sales. Ticket prices range tend to be £6 and upwards.
Redline Competitions
Win Cars, Cash
Offers weekly cash draws as well as the chance to win a fantastic mix of 80s, 90s & 00s cars. Tickets cost from £1.99. Live draws are shown on their Facebook page.
Storm Competitions
Win Cars
Storm Competitions are giving entrants the chance to win high-quality low mileage prestige cars in their online promotions. Ticket prices vary but are typically around £12+. Prizes provided by sister company Storm Motors include a Mercedes, BMW and a 6 Berth Motorhome.
Raffle My Car
Win Cars
Formerly Elite Prizes, Raffle My Car offers entrants the chance to win prizes from £10 a ticket. Prizes are guaranteed although the competitions can be extended. Draws for winners are shown live on social media.
Raffle House
Win Holiday, Lifestyle Experiences, House
Every ticket purchased at Raffle House is entered into the Jackpot Prize Competition to win a property and the weekly Lifestyle Prize draw that you choose every Sunday. Tickets start at £2 and prizes depend on the number of tickets you purchase.
Cloud Nine Competitions
Win Cars, Lifestyle Prizes
Recently relaunched, this site offers entrants the chance to win a variety of prizes including cars and lifetsyle goodies. Ticket prices range from £1 to £10. Open to UK & Ireland, a free entry option is available.
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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