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What we've learned running the engine.

Practical notes from working with UK competition and free prize draw operators — banking, compliance, payments and growth.

Banking / 2026

Getting a Bank Account for a Competition Business

Having worked extensively with competition and free prize draw operators seeking bank accounts, OnGameUK explains why you might find it difficult to open a UK business bank account for your website — and what to do about it.

Compliance / 2026

Presenting & Marketing Free Entry Routes

ASA guidance on the risks and precautions every operator must take when promoting free entries, and how to present the route so it stands up to scrutiny.

Regulation / 2026

Competition vs Free Prize Draw: Know the Line

Before launching, understand the legal distinction that keeps your draw lawful — skill elements, chance, and where operators most often cross the line.

Payments / 2026

Why Acquirers Decline Prize-Draw Businesses

The risk factors underwriters look for, how to present your model, and the structures that get applications approved.

Operations / 2026

Running a Live Draw That Nobody Can Dispute

Audit trails, randomisation, recording and publication — the operational details that protect you when a winner is challenged.

Growth / 2026

Cost Per Entry: The Only Marketing Metric That Matters

How to model acquisition cost against prize value and per-order fees so growth doesn't quietly erode your margin.

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