Competition Guides
Practical advice on choosing competitions, understanding the odds and entering with confidence.
All Blog Posts
62 guides
Omaze Alternatives UK: How the Big House Draws Compare
Omaze made the million pound house draw famous, but it is not the only way to enter. How the main UK alternatives compare on prizes, ticket transparency, free entry and cash terms.
Why Do I Never Win Competitions? Honest Reasons and Realistic Fixes
Feeling like you never win? The real reasons most entries lose, why it is not rigged, and the practical changes that actually improve your chances of winning.
UK Lottery Odds Compared: Which Game Has the Best Odds?
Which UK lottery has the best odds? Lotto, EuroMillions, Thunderball and Set For Life ranked by jackpot and any-prize odds, and how capped competitions differ.
Do Free Postal Entries Really Win? Why Competitions Offer Free Entry
Wondering if the free postal route is a con? How free entry works, and why a postal entry has exactly the same chance of winning as a paid ticket.
Do Competition Winnings Affect Your Benefits or Universal Credit?
Worried a win could affect your benefits? How competition and lottery winnings interact with Universal Credit and means-tested benefits in the UK, in plain English.
Are Game Show Winnings Taxed in the UK?
Won money on a quiz or game show and wondering about tax? What HMRC says about game show winnings in the UK and the situations where tax can apply.
Ready to Enter a Competition?
Browse live competitions with transparent odds and fair draws.
No subscription • No hidden fees • 18+ only