What are they getting from this? (facebook raffle page)

SandC

How about they are calling it a small business, working x hours per week in order to claim max entitlement to tax credits, that kind of thing?

PasturesNew

I know it's an old thread....but, apart from the fact it has SCAM written all over it .... you can't just run a raffle. There are laws against it.

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/Gambling-sectors/Lotteries/Getting-a-licence/Do-I-need-a-licence/Circumstances-in-which-you-do-not-need.aspx

I doubt they meet any of the criteria that'd exclude them from requiring a license.

Clairie87

Is it not illegal? as it is a form of gambling. Do they not require a licence to be able to raffle off prizes. i have joined in on raffles previously but it has always bugged me to whether it is actually legal or not as they are gambling for profit. and gambling needs to be taken seriously. i have known people spend loads in just a few short hours. i have seen peoples addiction to it.

i have read that raffles are only acceptable without a licence for charity and not for profitable gain.

i may be wrong, i have been unable to find a clear answer as to whether it is legal.

sheramber

here you are

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/Gambling-sectors/Lotteries/Getting-a-licence/Do-I-need-a-licence/Do-I-need-a-licence.aspx

barbarawright

What a strange thread for a first-time poster to revive

Pollycat

barbarawright wrote: »

What a strange thread for a first-time poster to revive

Yes, isn't it....
But you only have to look at the last 3 words of that recent poster's post & Google it to understand. :whistle:
Hit the :spam: button, guys.

mattpaint

PuppyWonder wrote: »

I have donated one of my own oil paintings , size 18X24 (worth £250), to a college raffle,(tickets £1), however, I overheard some students saying, if they win it, they plan to sell the painting on ebay to make a profit. Are there any regulations regarding the selling of oil painting raffle prizes? I have copyright, written into the Certificate of Authenticity which goes with the painting. Is there anything else I can do to protect it?

For such a low value painting, why do you have a CoA and why do you think it's anything to do with you once you've donated it?

Pollycat

mattpaint wrote: »

For such a low value painting, why do you have a CoA and why do you think it's anything to do with you once you've donated it?

Are you aware that the post you quoted was dated 27/11/2014?

Are you really expecting an answer?