
Peter David Toye
Co-founder of The GiveAway Guys and Board Member of the Prize Competition Council
The GiveAway GuysPeter Toye is a prominent entrepreneur in the UK's prize competition sector, known for co-founding The GiveAway Guys, an online platform offering various prize draws. Established in 2020, The GiveAway Guys runs competitions for items such as cars, motorbikes, holidays, and cash, operating with a commitment to transparency through live draws on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
Beyond his entrepreneurial role, Toye plays a significant part in the industry's self-regulation. He serves as a board member of the Prize Competition Council (PCC), a trade association launched to represent over 50 operators in the rapidly growing UK prize draw sector. In this capacity, he contributes to strengthening industry standards, promoting voluntary self-regulation, and engaging with government and regulators on behalf of the sector.
As part of his responsibilities at The GiveAway Guys, Peter Toye also holds the crucial position of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). This role underscores his involvement in managing compliance and preventing financial crime within the real-money online competition space, an area that frequently interacts with gambling regulations. His entrepreneurial journey also includes experience in various businesses since a young age and property investment. The prize competition industry, while distinct from traditional iGaming, is often discussed in the context of gambling products and regulations, making Toye a key figure in this adjacent and evolving sector.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The GiveAway Guys | Director | – present |