This section covers how to maximise your chances of winning and common competition mistakes.
Your child is 11 when you enter a family-holiday competition. They are still 11 when you win. By the time the holiday comes around, however, they will be 12 — and the prize only includes … Read More
You entered as Hannah Reed at your old address. By the time the winning email arrives, you are Hannah Malik, living somewhere else. Your passport, bank account and competition profile have not all caught up. … Read More
You win a prize through one radio station, then spot another giveaway on a completely different station. Different presenters, different website, different prize. Surely it is a fresh opportunity? Not necessarily. A previous-win restriction can … Read More
You and your flatmate both fancy winning a coffee machine. You have different surnames, separate bank accounts and very different opinions about washing up. But you share an address, and the competition allows “one entry … Read More
You have found a competition, written out your details and checked the closing date. There are still three days left. Plenty of time for a second-class stamp? Not necessarily. Under the revised letter service, three … Read More
Picture this: you’re lounging on your sofa with a cup of tea, scrolling through your favourite competition sites. A sudden thought crosses your mind – should I wait until the very last minute to enter, … Read More
We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You sign up for a few competitions thinking, “This could be my lucky break!” and then… nothing. A week goes by, then a month, and before you know it, … Read More
Hiya! Let’s grab a cuppa and have a little chat about prize draws. Whether you’re entering them for fun or running one for your business, they’re a fantastic way to win (or give away) something … Read More
We’ve all heard those stories, haven’t we? People who seem to win everything: holidays, cash, gadgets, even cars. It’s easy to wonder, can you actually make a living from winning competitions? The idea of sitting … Read More
Let’s face it, there’s something undeniably exciting about the idea of winning a prize live on the radio. Whether it’s a luxury holiday, cash giveaway, or even something as simple as a concert ticket, radio … Read More
We’ve all been there – staring at a competition, wondering if we should up our game by grabbing a few extra entries. You think, “If I just buy more tickets, surely my chances of winning … Read More