World Cup Sweepstake

You can run a workplace sweepstake without a gambling license. However, you must make sure that your sweepstake follows these two conditions:

1. It is run and played by colleagues who work at the same physical location.

2. It is not run for any profit - all proceeds must be used for prizes and/or donated to charity

For full guidance on fundraising and lotteries (including sweepstakes) please visit the Gambling Commission Website. 

Once you've checked off the above conditions - here's what to do next! 

1. Cut out all the participating countries, fold and put in a bowl

2. Set an entry fee for the sweepstake e.g. £2, £5, £10

3. Ask participants to select a country from the bowl (no cheating!)

4. Write participant name against the country they draw

5. After the World Cup, present a chosen prize or % of entry fees to person who selected the winning country!

6. Donate all (or remaining) entry fees to Epilepsy Society

Once you’ve held your sweepstake, you can donate funds raised to us at Epilepsy Society so that they can help us to transform lives!