Three quick checks before you buy
1
Search the operator here
Type the company name, website or FDR number above. If they're on the Register, they've been vetted as a real, traceable business and every paid draw runs through a process anyone can check.
2
Check they're a real business
A legitimate operator shows a registered company name and address and is contactable. Be wary of competitions run only through an anonymous social-media page with no business details anywhere.
3
Look for draws you can re-check
The strongest sign of fairness is a draw you don't have to trust: the full ticket list sealed in public before the draw, a winning number from a source nobody controls, and a certificate showing the maths so anyone can redo it.
Want the longer version? Read our full guide to checking a prize competition is legit.
Common questions
How do I check if a competition site is legit?
Search the operator's name or website on the Fair Draw Register. If they're listed they've been vetted as a real, traceable business and their paid draws are independently checkable. If they're not listed, you have no independent way to verify their draws — you'd be trusting them.
Is a competition illegal if it's not on the Register?
No. Not being on the Fair Draw Register doesn't mean an operator is dishonest — plenty of honest operators aren't yet members. It only means you have no independent way to check their draws, so you'd be taking their word for it.
Does a live draw video prove a competition is fair?
Not really. A live video proves someone pressed a button. It can't show whether the ticket list was changed after entries closed, whether the number range matched the tickets sold, or whether your ticket was even in the draw.