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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Grand National 2023: Companies warned sweepstakes may be illegal if entrants work from home

A gambling regulation expert has warned companies over the dangers of organising a sweepstake for the Grand National - especially when it involves homeworkers.

With 40 horses running in the illustrious race at Aintree on Saturday, thousands of companies across the UK will be organising a sweepstake ahead of the event. Noble Yeats is the existing champion, with Corach Rambler the favourite to win the 2023 race.

Yet companies will need to ensure their Grand National sweepstake does not breach the UK's gambling rules. As Richard Bradley, a gambling regulation expert at Poppleston Allen protests, there are FIVE key things to remember when organising a sweepstake.

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