UKGC publishes research into illegal lotteries and raffles on social media
By The Weekly Edge desk · · Updated
Summary
The UKGC said on 13 August 2026 that it had published research into consumer participation in illegal lotteries and raffles run by individuals on social media. It commissioned Yonder Consulting to conduct a three-stage study after reports of suspected illegal draws on TikTok increased in 2025 compared with 2024.
Why it matters
Regulators gain consumer participation research into illegal social media lotteries following increased reports of suspected illegal TikTok draws.