How Our Competition Draws Work

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17 Mar 2026

If you’ve ever entered an online competition, you’ve probably wondered:
“How are winners actually chosen?” and “Is it really fair?”

At Little Competitions, we believe in being completely transparent. This guide explains exactly how our competitions work, so you can enter with confidence.

Step 1: Choosing the Prize

Every competition starts with a clearly defined prize.

We focus on:

  • Cash prizes

  • Gift cards

  • Family-friendly rewards

For every competition, we clearly display:

  • Prize details

  • Ticket price

  • Total number of entries available

  • Closing date

Everything is visible upfront—no hidden terms.

Step 2: How to Enter

Entering one of our competitions is simple:

  1. Choose how many entries you’d like

  2. Complete your entry securely online

Free Entry Option

All of our competitions also include a free entry route, meaning you can enter without making a purchase.

This ensures our competitions are legally run as prize draws in line with UK regulations.

Step 3: Ticket Allocation

Once you enter, you’ll receive ticket numbers.

Each ticket:

  • Represents one entry into the draw

  • Has an equal chance of winning

  • Is recorded securely in our system

Whether you enter for free or purchase entries, every valid entry is treated equally.

Step 4: When the Draw Takes Place

Each competition ends in one of two ways:

  • When all entries are allocated, or

  • When the closing date is reached

The draw will always take place after the competition closes, and this timing is clearly communicated.

Step 5: How the Winner Is Chosen

Once the competition closes:

  • All valid entries are compiled

  • A random selection process is used

  • One winning entry is selected

This process is:

  • Completely random

  • Fair to all entrants

  • Not influenced in any way

As we grow, we plan to introduce recorded or live draws so you can see the process yourself.

Step 6: Announcing the Winner

After the draw:

  • The winner is contacted directly

  • We confirm their details

  • We arrange delivery of the prize

We also aim to:

  • Share winners on our website

  • Post announcements on social media

This helps show that real people really do win.

Step 7: Prize Delivery

We ensure all prizes are:

  • Genuine

  • Delivered promptly

  • Exactly as described

Depending on the prize:

  • Cash is transferred securely

  • Gift cards are sent digitally or by post

Why Transparency Matters

We know that trust is everything when it comes to online competitions.

That’s why we:

  • Clearly explain how our draws work

  • Offer a free entry option

  • Use a fair and random winner selection process

  • Share real winners

What Makes Little Competitions Different?

We’ve built Little Competitions around:

Fairness – Every entry has an equal chance


Transparency – Clear processes and real winners


Simplicity – Easy, straightforward competitions

Final Thoughts

Online competitions should be fun, fair, and easy to understand.

At Little Competitions, we make sure:

  • Every draw is random

  • Every entry is treated equally

  • Every prize is real

🎉 Ready to enter?

Check out our latest competitions and see what you could win today.