Independent news, regulatory updates and operator intelligence for the UK prize draw sector.
The DCMS signatory list was updated 17 March 2026 with 23 additional operators formally adopting the Code, bringing total to 184. Prize Wise tracks Code status for all 461 operators.
The POC tax increase applies to gambling only. Prize draws as skill competitions remain outside scope — a meaningful competitive differentiator for the sector.
BOTB Q1 update highlighted record payouts and improved repeat entry rates. Broadcast model delivers social proof at scale digital-only operators cannot replicate. Prize Wise score: 9.32.