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How easy is it to ‘win’ a house?

Competitions to win houses are becoming a more common sight on social media. But can people really ‘win’ a new home with a £10 ticket? There are strict rules about how these raffles, or competitions, can be organised and run. Tickets often cost £5, £10 or even £20 but does anyone ever actually win? Money Box presenter Paul Lewis spoke to a solicitor, Richard Williams, who specialises in gambling law but started by hearing from listener Laura explain why she’s spent £40 on house raffles so far this year…

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