How do free competitions work?
UK competition operators sometimes offer no-purchase-necessary (NPN) entry routes — either as the only way to enter or as a free alternative to paid tickets. Operators do this both because regulations encourage a free entry route to keep a prize competition out of lottery territory, and because it builds an audience. Free routes are often capped or limited to one entry per draw, so check the operator's terms before entering.
THE LIVE WORLD CUP SWEEPSTAKE - BONUSES FOR YOUR NATION - £100 MAIN PRIZE
THE LIVE WORLD CUP SWEEPSTAKE - BONUSES FOR YOUR NATION - £100 MAIN PRIZE
5% sold
662 / 12,500
Entry from
£0.00
MEGA KIDS SNACKS & DRINKS HAUL
MEGA KIDS SNACKS & DRINKS HAUL
89% sold
178 / 200
Entry from
£0.00
FREE TO ENTER SCRATCH & WIN SITE CREDIT EDITION (*FREE TICKET EVERY HOUR*)
FREE TO ENTER SCRATCH & WIN SITE CREDIT EDITION (*FREE TICKET EVERY HOUR*)
14% sold
1,444 / 10,000
Entry from
£0.00
Entry from
£0.00
THE 50P EVERY TICKETS A WINNER - £250 MAIN PRIZE
THE 50P EVERY TICKETS A WINNER - £250 MAIN PRIZE
50% sold
10,018 / 20,000
Entry from
£0.00
80% sold
20 / 25
Entry from
£0.00
Travis Scott Shy Pink And Tropical Pink
Fashion
Voluntary Code
Code
Travis Scott Shy Pink And Tropical Pink
7% sold
683 / 10,000
Entry from
£0.00
New Latest Sneaker Competition
Fashion
Voluntary Code
Code
New Latest Sneaker Competition
0% sold
1 / 5,000
Entry from
£0.00
The FREE Daily Instant Win! - £100 Site Credit End Prize
The FREE Daily Instant Win! - £100 Site Credit End Prize!
50% sold
15,020 / 29,999
Entry from
£0.00
Entry from
£0.00
🍀MR LUCKY & HIS BOTTLE OF BUCKY - INSTANT WIN🍀 (AUTODRAW)
🍀MR LUCKY & HIS BOTTLE OF BUCKY - INSTANT WIN🍀 (AUTODRAW)
8% sold
78,420 / 1,000,000
Entry from
£0.00
WIN A TRIP TO LAKE BLED FOR ONE WEEK FOR FREE IN 2026 OR 2027 WITH A CHANCE TO WIN £10,000 ON TOP ASWELL!
WIN A TRIP TO LAKE BLED FOR ONE WEEK FOR FREE IN 2026 OR 2027 WITH A CHANCE TO WIN £10,000 ON TOP ASWELL!
46% sold
68,821 / 150,000
Entry from
£0.00
REFERRAL – 20 x Winners £50 Amazon Vouchers
Vouchers
Voluntary Code
Code
REFERRAL – 20 x Winners £50 Amazon Vouchers
38% sold
19,017 / 49,999
Entry from
£0.00
Dream Home Subscriber Exclusive Instant Win
Dream Home Subscriber Exclusive Instant Win!
49% sold
7,885 / 15,999
Entry from
£0.00
10 FREE FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS! #5
10 FREE FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS! #5
46% sold
2,740 / 6,000
Entry from
£0.00
Free £50 Aldi Gift Card! - Auto Draw #4
Free £50 Aldi Gift Card! - Auto Draw #4
15% sold
889 / 6,000
Entry from
£0.00
Free Sharper Image Ice Bath! - Auto Draw
Free Sharper Image Ice Bath! - Auto Draw
6% sold
369 / 6,000
Entry from
£0.00
Travis Scott Sneaker Competition
Cash
Voluntary Code
Code
Travis Scott Sneaker Competition
19% sold
1,934 / 10,000
Entry from
£0.00
Choco Mania – Easter Egg Bundle
Choco Mania – Easter Egg Bundle
Entry from
£0.00
WIN 2 X VIP TICKETS TO CADDY COMPS BLITZ GOLF ENGLAND SERIES – LONDON EVENT #3
Tickets
Voluntary Code
Code
WIN 2 X VIP TICKETS TO CADDY COMPS BLITZ GOLF ENGLAND SERIES – LONDON EVENT #3
11% sold
539 / 4,999
Entry from
£0.00
WIN 2 X VIP TICKETS TO CADDY COMPS BLITZ GOLF ENGLAND SERIES – LINCOLN EVENT #4
Tickets
Voluntary Code
Code
WIN 2 X VIP TICKETS TO CADDY COMPS BLITZ GOLF ENGLAND SERIES – LINCOLN EVENT #4
9% sold
444 / 4,999
Entry from
£0.00
WIN 2 X VIP TICKETS TO CADDY COMPS BLITZ GOLF ENGLAND SERIES – WEST MIDLANDS EVENT #2
Tickets
Voluntary Code
Code
WIN 2 X VIP TICKETS TO CADDY COMPS BLITZ GOLF ENGLAND SERIES – WEST MIDLANDS EVENT #2
12% sold
583 / 4,999
Entry from
£0.00
THE SEADOO SPARK TRIX JET-SKI OR £7500 CASH
THE SEADOO SPARK TRIX JET-SKI OR £7500 CASH
7% sold
831 / 12,500
Entry from
£0.00
Entry from
£0.00
Common questions
What counts as a free competition?
Any UK prize draw that lets you enter without buying a ticket. That includes draws where the only entry route is free, and draws where a free postal or web entry route exists alongside paid tickets.
Are my odds the same as paid entrants?
In a fair draw, yes — every valid entry has the same chance of winning, regardless of whether the entry was paid or free. Operators are required to treat free entries equally under UK competition law.
Why do operators offer free entry?
A genuine free-entry route is one of the conditions that keeps a paid prize draw classed as a competition rather than a lottery in UK law. Operators also use free entries to grow their audience.