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NS&I announced the November 2026 Premium Bonds winners this morning, and every winning bond number is published for anyone to check. Commercial prize draw operators should study that, not the size of the prizes.

The Autumn Budget raised Machine Games Duty to 25% and drew fury from the gambling industry. For the prize draw sector, the widening tax gap brings opportunity — and the scrutiny that inevitably follows.

The new head of the Prize Competition Council says the DCMS Voluntary Code is becoming a 'kite mark' in prize draw deals. With only 20% of operators signed up, independent certification is what turns that mark into evidence a buyer can trust.

Britain's best-known house prize draw platform is before a tax tribunal arguing that paid entries should not carry standard-rate VAT. Whatever the verdict, the case shows how much of this sector still hangs on contested definitions.

A Fianna Fáil TD has asked Ireland's gambling regulator to probe online prize competitions, many run by Newry-based operators. Cross-border scrutiny is why UK operators need independently verifiable standards.

The Prize Competition Council’s appointment of Tom Banks as its first executive director signals a new phase for the UK prize-draw sector. As industry representation matures, operators can show accountability through clear, documented compliance with the DCMS Voluntary Code.

The Gambling Commission’s £5m settlement with Rank Group highlights how unclear procedures and weak scrutiny can fail customers even when policies exist. For prize draw operators, the lesson is to make player protections demonstrable through regular audit and compliance checks.

A new c2c and Ambassador Cruise Line competition shows how prize draws are becoming part of everyday brand partnerships. Clear entry terms, accountable administration and proportionate player protections are what turn an appealing prize into a trustworthy experience.

Winvia’s acquisition agreements highlight the challenge of scaling player protections alongside a growing prize-draw business. Here’s how operators can use the DCMS Voluntary Code as a practical benchmark for consistent, accountable growth.

As prize car competitions attract a wider audience amid rising motoring costs, operators need more than clear entry limits and terms. Learn why independently verifiable winner selection, alongside the DCMS Voluntary Code’s player protections, helps build lasting trust.

The DCMS has added Legion Comps and WinHive to its Voluntary Code signatories, showing that responsible standards are becoming more visible across the UK prize draw sector. Here is why growing operators need independently verifiable winner selection, not just a voluntary commitment.

The UK prize draw market is attracting investment attention, but growth brings tougher questions about transparency and fairness. Discover why independently verifiable winner selection is becoming essential infrastructure for professional operators.

New Gambling Commission research finds that players care more about whether a draw feels genuine and the prize can really be won than whether the host is licensed. For UK prize draw operators, independently verifiable winner selection is becoming one of the clearest ways to turn claims of fairness into evidence.

A recent 7p £10,000 prize-draw promotion highlights why low-cost entry must be matched by transparent terms and independently verifiable winner selection. Discover how UKCPSA’s Certified Ticket Selector helps operators prove fairness in live and instant-win competitions.

Recent questions around celebrity prize-draw promotions and gambling harm show why responsible marketing needs robust operations behind it. Discover how independent, cryptographically secure winner selection can help UK prize-draw operators make fairness visible and build lasting consumer confidence.

HMRC’s growing focus on VAT for UK prize draws is putting pressure on operator margins and governance. Here’s why audit-ready compliance and independently verifiable winner selection can help responsible operators build trust and resilience.

The DCMS Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators added three new signatories in August 2026, signalling that responsible practice is becoming a visible market benchmark. Here’s why operators should move beyond self-declaration and use independent UKCPSA Certification to demonstrate compliance, transparency and player protection.

Online prize draws are becoming a regular pastime, making visible trust more important than ever. Discover why independent, cryptographically secure winner selection should be part of every responsible UK operator’s customer experience.

NS&I’s latest Premium Bonds prize-fund increase will create hundreds of thousands of additional prizes. It also highlights the standard of transparency and confidence that modern prize draw operators should aim to match when selecting winners.

The Gambling Commission has reported a rise in suspected illegal lotteries and raffles on TikTok. For legitimate UK prize draw operators, independently verifiable winner selection is becoming an essential part of consumer trust.