Increase regulation of Giveaway and Competition Websites

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Increase regulation of Giveaway and Competition Websites

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We call on the Government to increase regulation of giveaway and car competition websites, which we believe are effectively promoting gambling. A quick online search shows just how many companies are profiting from this market.

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Many of these websites claim to be skill-based competitions but rely on significant monetary stakes, with outcomes which appear to be mostly based on chance. Some offer a “free entry” option which avoid gambling laws, but this often requires posting a letter, which can be more expensive and inconvenient than simply paying the entry fee.

We think this enables these firms to target young people with flashy adverts while encouraging gambling-like behaviour.

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