How UK Prize Competitions Work
UK prize competitions (sometimes called skill-based competitions or comps) let people pay for tickets for a chance to win a prize. They are not the same as the National Lottery. Operators must include a skill element, such as a qualifying question entrants must answer correctly.
What makes a competition skill-based?
Before checkout, entrants typically answer a multiple-choice or knowledge question. Only correct answers can proceed. This distinguishes prize competitions from pure gambling products in many UK setups.
How winners are chosen
Reputable operators run transparent live draws using a random number generator tied to sold ticket numbers. CompetitionGo draws winners live on Facebook and YouTube every Wednesday and Sunday at 8PM UK time.
Ticket caps and fairness
Good operators cap tickets per person and per competition so entries stay fair. CompetitionGo uses ticket caps on every competition and publishes previous winners on the winners page.
What to check before you enter
- Registered UK company name and number
- Clear terms and conditions
- Live or recorded draws
- Published winners and contact details