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Bear Competitions

Mid-market prize draw operator offering cash, cars and lifestyle prizes with low entry costs and live-streamed draws.

Mixed prizes
5.2/10
Prize Wise score
stable
Trustpilot
3.5★ · 57+ reviews
Platform
Proprietary
Custom platform with live soci...
Typical entry
£1–£5
Free postal route available
Draw frequency
Variable
Live-streamed draws via Facebook and social media; instant win competitions also available
UKGC Code
Tracked
Not a Voluntary Code signatory. Mixed Trustpilot feedback includes non-payment complaints and Gaming Commission grievances alongside genuine winner testimonials. Free entry route available (postal alternative presumed compliant with legal requirements).
Trustpilot (30%)
7
Compliance (25%)
3
Platform maturity (20%)
5.5
Niche depth (15%)
6
Broadcast bonus (10%)
2

Bear Competitions operates a proprietary platform offering mixed-prize draws (cash, cars, homes, lifestyle) with entry costs typically £1–£5 and free postal entry available. The operator conducts live-streamed draws via social media using Google's random number generator, differentiating itself through transparency on winner selection. Reported prize distribution exceeds £620k with 430k+ social followers.

Trustpilot rating of 3.5 stars (57+ reviews) reveals a polarised user base. Positive reviews highlight swift payouts, genuine wins (£500–£5,000 range), and low entry costs. However, significant red flags emerge: multiple complaints of non-payment on large wins, unresponsive customer service, and at least one formal Gaming Commission complaint on record. One reviewer reported winning £26k with no contact from the operator.

Bear Competitions is not a Voluntary Code signatory, placing it outside the self-regulatory framework endorsed by the Gambling Commission. Without compliance certification and given the pattern of payment disputes, prospective entrants should exercise caution. The operator's maturity profile is moderate; while social presence is substantial, regulatory transparency and dispute resolution mechanisms appear inadequate.

Prize Wise verdict
Established but unregulated operator with genuine prizes offset by credible non-payment complaints and no Voluntary Code compliance. Recommend thorough due diligence and small entry stakes only.
Quick facts
Free entryYes · Postal
UKGC CodeTracked
PlatformProprietary
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Free entry note
Prize draws are free-to-enter competitions, not gambling. Always check the operator site for the free postal entry route.