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Everything you need to know about UK prize competitions — how they work, how winners are chosen, and how to play safely.

How UK Prize Competitions Work

A plain-English guide to how online prize competitions work in the UK — buying tickets, the skill question, how winners are drawn, and the free postal route.

Are Online Prize Competitions Legit? How Transparent Draws Work

Are UK online prize competitions legit, and how do you know a draw isn't rigged? We explain transparent draws, the published entry list, how winners are chosen, the skill question and the free entry route.

Instant-Win Competitions Explained

What are instant-win competitions and how do they work? Learn how instant wins are hidden against ticket numbers, and how they pay out the moment you buy.