You can use PTA Events to take payments for prize draws, raffles, 100/200 clubs, and competitions or games of chance (including bingo) through your PTA Events website.
Before you can do so, you must provide PTA Events with a valid Small Society Lottery Licence, or proof that one has been purchased within the last 12 months.
Even when payments are taken online, you must continue to run raffles and lotteries in the traditional offline manner, as there are legal obligations you must meet (such as ensuring specific information appears on tickets).
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Event Type |
| Required Product Type | Lottery Licence Required |
Prize Draw (Online) | Payment taken online, no cash payments allowed. Platform generates tickets, terms, prize listings, and manages the draw. | Prize Draw (Online Raffle) | Yes |
Raffle (Offline) | Payments can be taken online, but physical tickets must be supplied containing all legally required information. | Raffle (Offline) | Yes |
Bingo - Entry Only | Selling entry tickets only (this must be clearly marked on the ticket). | None | No |
Bingo - Game Tickets Included | Entry tickets include bingo games. This is classified as a restricted business by Stripe. | None | Yes |
Wonka Bars (For Profit) | If there is profit from bar sales and prizes are offered, this is classed as gambling. | Competition/Game of Chance | Yes |
Wonka Bars (Not for Profit) | No profit made and no prizes mentioned. | None | No |
Incidental Lottery | Held onsite only, not sold in advance. A ticket must be given (e.g. cloakroom ticket). | None | No |
| 100/200 Club | Payments may be taken online. The draw and remaining process must be carried out offline. | 100/200 Club | Yes |
Why Is a Lottery Licence Required?
A Small Society Lottery Licence is required for both offline raffles and online prize draws.
This is because Stripe, our payment provider, requires visibility of a valid licence. Selling gambling-related products without one would breach Stripe’s Terms of Service. Stripe also requires confirmation that the organisations using the platform are legitimate charitable organisations operating within the law.
How to Upload Your Lottery Licence
To upload your Small Society Lottery Licence:
Go to Admin
Select Settings
Click the Payment tab
Scroll to the bottom of the page
Click Upload Lottery Licence
How to Apply for a Small Society Lottery Licence
If you do not already have a licence, you will need to apply through your local licensing authority (usually your local council).
Applications are made via your local council, which can be found on GOV.UK (opens in a new tab).
The registration fee is £40
The annual renewal fee is £20
Important Legal Notice
Please note that it is your organisation’s responsibility to ensure that anything sold on the PTA Events platform is legal within your local jurisdiction.
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