Guides to UK prize competitions
How the odds and value really work, what the rules and the law require, and how to tell a trustworthy operator from a risky one. Backed by the data we track across every site.
Trust & safety
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6 min
How to spot a fake or scam competition site
The warning signs and the five-minute checks that confirm whether a UK competition operator is legitimate.
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5 min
The UK prize competition Voluntary Code, explained
What the Voluntary Code commits operators to, why it matters, and how to tell who has actually signed.
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6 min
Hostile terms & conditions to watch for
The buried clauses, like extendable draws, prize swaps and no-refund cancellations, that quietly shift risk onto you.
Rules & law
Odds & value
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5 min
How competition odds work: current vs if-sold-out
Why the odds shown today are not the odds you will face at the draw, and how to read them properly.
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6 min
How to find the best-value UK competitions
Using expected value, ticket caps and cash alternatives to find competitions that are actually worth entering.
Getting started
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