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The five rules office World Cup sweepstakes must follow to avoid legal issues
- World Cup office sweepstakes must follow strict rules to avoid licensing trouble under the Gambling Act 2005.
- Licensing is required for lotteries, with exemptions only if specific rules are followed.
- Sweepstakes must be held at a single location and not across multiple offices or online channels.
- Organizers cannot profit; every participant must pay the same entry amount.
- Draws must be by chance, using a physical or virtual method, with prepayment required.
- No rollover is allowed, and the World Cup ends on 19 July with the final in New Jersey.
- Hybrid working can complicate sweepstakes, requiring careful structuring to reflect legal realities.
- Jennifer Leeder is cited as noting hybrid-work considerations for employers.
- The article references Personnel Today as part of its sourcing on sweepstakes rules.
- The piece notes that a single-location rule helps avoid gambling license complexities.
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