Guides to UK prize competitions
Straight-talking answers on tax, legality, free entry and winning strategy - written for UK players, kept up to date by the Ultimate Draws team.
Are competition prizes taxable in the UK?
A clear guide for UK residents on prize winnings, income tax, capital gains and inheritance tax.
Are prize competitions legal in the UK?
How UK skill-based prize competitions stay on the right side of the Gambling Act 2005 - and what to look for before you enter.
How to win a car competition in the UK
Strategy, ticket maths and timing tips to give yourself the best realistic chance of winning a car competition.
How to enter UK prize draws for free (postal entry guide)
Step-by-step guide to the free postal entry route every UK prize competition must legally offer.
How to win a Porsche 911 GT3 in a UK prize competition
Everything you need to know about entering a Porsche 911 GT3 prize draw in the UK - odds, tax, running costs and cash alternative explained.
How to win a Rolex in a UK prize draw
A practical guide to winning a brand-new Rolex - including the GMT-Master II Sprite - through a UK skill-based prize competition.
How to win a Maldives holiday competition in the UK
Tips for winning an all-inclusive Maldives holiday prize draw in the UK - flights, hotel, transfers and the tax-free cash alternative.
How to win an iPhone or Apple tech bundle in a UK competition
How to give yourself the best realistic chance of winning the latest iPhone, MacBook, iPad and Apple Watch in a UK prize competition.
How to win World Cup final tickets in a UK competition
Your guide to winning a money-can't-buy World Cup experience - flights, hotel and official match tickets - through a UK prize draw.