14 August 2026 · Compliance
“Buy one, go in the draw”: why that's not a lottery, and what it has to get right
There's a lot of this around at the moment — and a live DIA inquiry shows exactly what goes wrong when it's done badly.
12 August 2026 · For charities
Can my school (or club, or workplace) legally run a raffle?
The actual answer, and exactly where the size limits sit before you need a licence.
10 August 2026 · History
Why couldn't you buy a raffle ticket online until recently?
A short history of a rule that only became permanent in November 2024.
8 August 2026 · Compliance
20% to prizes, “minimised” costs: the real percentages behind a Class 3 lottery
There's no single "X% to charity" rule. Here's what DIA actually requires, sourced directly.
6 August 2026 · For charities
Why do some raffles fail to reach the finish line?
A few structural, avoidable reasons a properly licensed raffle can still fall short.