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Raffle Permission

  • 18-02-2021 02:22PM
    #1
    dkelly95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi,

    Looking for some advice on running online competitions/ raffle like those seen on Facebook/ Instagram i.e. €10 entry to be in a chance to win a car etc..

    Does anybody know the legality of these type of competitions? Most ofthe ones I've seen are N.I/ UK based and I understand that there is different laws surrounding it than here in ROI. Any of the articles I've read seem to be contradicting and messy.

    I know I will have to go to a solicitor if I do decide to go ahead with it anyway but just wondering how much id involved with setting up.

    Thanks.
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  • #2
    Caranica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,215 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    You need the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956 I think it was. There are loopholes but it's definitely something you need legal advice on.


  • #3
    dkelly95
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭dkelly95


    Caranica wrote: »
    You need the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956 I think it was. There are loopholes but it's definitely something you need legal advice on.

    Yeah I saw that popping up, also saw talks of newer laws being introduced, as you said probably best to seek legal advice first.


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