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Is Omaze Legit?
Omaze is a genuine company, not a scam. It has run prize draws in the UK since 2020 and reports raising over £100 million for UK charities. As always, "legitimate" deserves a balanced look at how it works and where the criticisms lie.
Why it's considered genuine
Every Omaze house draw has a guaranteed winner and a guaranteed minimum charity donation, regardless of ticket sales. Winners are chosen by an independently certified random number generator, multiple UK winners have publicly received homes, and partner charities have confirmed receiving large donations.
The honest criticisms
Fair concerns include how much of each entry ultimately reaches the charity versus costs, the ongoing expenses of owning a high-value home, and that — like any draw — the overwhelming majority of entrants won't win. These are reasons to enter informed, not signs of dishonesty.
How the model works
You donate for entries (or use the free postal route), and a random draw selects the winner. For the full mechanics, see how Omaze works and how Omaze house draws work.
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaze legitimate?
Yes — Omaze has operated in the UK since 2020 and reports raising over £100 million for UK charities.
Is there really a guaranteed winner?
Yes; every house draw has a guaranteed winner and a guaranteed minimum charity donation.
Is it regulated?
The draw process uses an independently certified random number generator and is run as a regulated prize draw.
Related guides: how Omaze works, how Omaze house draws work and the Omaze 'cancelled house' question.