Grand National sweepstake entrants could be breaking the law if they take part while working from home.
The eagerly anticipated, longest jump race on British soil takes place on Saturday, April 13, at Aintree race course, with fans lining up various bets for a stacked weekend of horse racing.
However, it has been revealed by KentuckyDerbybettingsites.net that employees will break gambling laws if they take part in an office Grand National sweepstake, without actually being in the office.
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In years gone by, employers would traditionally invite their employees to take part in sweepstakes for Britain's most famous horse race, as workplace sweepstakes are exempt from strict gambling laws because they are defined as "work lottery".
You can still take part in these sweepstakes, but tickets for them must be physically bought in the office, rather than doing it remotely while working from home.
All participants must also be working from the same office, not from different ones. It was also revealed that said sweepstake must not be advertised in any way and everyone must pay the same fee.
A spokesperson for KentuckyDerbybettingsites.net said: “It’s worth remembering to make sure you pick up a ticket while you’re in the office for your Grand National sweepstake - or you could be breaking the law.
“So say nay to the offer if you are working from home on Friday or Saturday, or you could be a faller at the first fence.”
