Prize Draw and Competition Compliance
As experts in Prize Draw Compliance Luke ARC have provided advisory services to some of the biggest players in the UK Prize Draw market. We have been actively advising Prize Draw and competition operators on the DCMS ‘Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators‘ since its conception and have advised on the requirements for many Prize Draw operators.
Those willing to become signatories to the code can do so by emailing DCMS at prizedrawcode@dcms.gov.uk . Requirements of the Prize Draw Voluntary Code are split into three areas. These are Player protections, Transparency and Accountability. Luke ARC can help ensure compliance with all areas of the code and also assess all other areas of Prize Draw compliance.
Prize draws do not require a licence under the Gambling Act 2005 because they offer a free entry route. Where prize draw operators offer both a free entry route it must be presented in a compliant manner.
By comparison, competitions must rely on the skill, judgement or knowledge of the participants. This must be sufficient to deter a significant amount or participants from entering, or a significant amount of entries from winning a prize.
Services include;
Compliance Assessments against the DCMS Prize Draw Voluntary Code
Advising on Unfair terms and conditions
GDPR compliance
Product review against the Gambling Act 2005
Assessment of free entry routes and mechanics
Any other Compliance Advisory services
Assistance with Meta Real Money Gaming (RMG) approvals
We encourage you to review our blog on common compliance failings in the Prize Draw space SEE LINK! And of course please Contact Us for a free consultation if you have any questions.
What Our Clients Say
Some kind words from our amazing clients
We engaged the services of Luke ARC to undergo some independent assurance work. Our experience of the working with Luke ARC was a positive one, they have very good knowledge and experience of remote gambling businesses and the applicable regulatory frameworks, requirements, and expectations. We can say with confidence that their work is a close reflection of the UK Gambling Commission’s approach to regulatory compliance assessments.
Working with LukeARC has been efficient, professional, and straight forward. We worked directly with Neal and his knowledge of the commissions expectations is second to none. His recommendations thereafter are of course compliant, but business minded along the way. He has strong articulation and can explain the needs to all aspects of the business.
W2 have utilised LukeARC’s expertise relating to new markets and compliance opportunities previously. They are incredibly responsive, helpful, insightful and nothing is too much trouble. Their services have saved a great deal of time and finance in regard to internal resource and they have been a great industry liaison. Highly recommended.
Luke ARC’s services were outstanding during the PocketBet licence application. Not only did they help save thousands on legal fees, the predictions and advice on Gambling Commission feedback could not have been more accurate.
LukeARC we’re instrumental in helping us to produce policies for our Remote Gambling license application, which we secured first time. Guidance, knowledge and response throughout the process was flawless. I would not hesitate in recommending Luke ARC’s services to anyone needing expertise in compliance.
As part of their audit package Luke ARC offer an ‘after care’ service which we found helpful in compiling our remediation action plan. Unlike, other consultants we have worked with before, Luke ARC also provides practical advice, and their previous experience adds enormous value. Neal is a good communicator and responds quickly to both email and phone inquiries.
