Can you really enter car competitions for free?

Yes — most paid-entry operators must accept a free postal entry with equal odds under the Gambling Act 2005. The exception is skill competitions like BOTB's Spot the Ball, which are exempt from the free entry requirement.

How do I write a postal entry?

Write a plain postcard by hand (not printed) with: the competition name, your full name, address, contact number, email, and the answer to the skill question if there is one. Check the site's T&Cs for their exact requirements — they vary.

Do free entries have the same odds as paid ones?

Yes — legally they must. One free entry = one paid entry in the draw. Some sites allow multiple postal entries per competition; check the T&Cs for the limit.

Which sites accept free postal entries?

All the fixed-odds sites we track accept postal entries: Elite Competitions (Blackpool), Rev Comps (Cheltenham), Dream Car Giveaways (Pershore PO Box), Click Competitions (Norwich), Lucky Day (Newry), 7 Days Performance, and LLF Games (Bournemouth). Check each review for the current address.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you really enter car competitions for free?: Yes — most paid-entry operators must accept a free postal entry with equal odds under the Gambling Act 2005. The exception is skill competitions like BOTB's Spot the Ball, which are exempt from the free entry requirement.
How do I write a postal entry?: Write a plain postcard by hand (not printed) with: the competition name, your full name, address, contact number, email, and the answer to the skill question if there is one. Check the site's T&Cs for their exact requirements — they vary.
Do free entries have the same odds as paid ones?: Yes — legally they must. One free entry = one paid entry in the draw. Some sites allow multiple postal entries per competition; check the T&Cs for the limit.
Which sites accept free postal entries?: All the fixed-odds sites we track accept postal entries: Elite Competitions (Blackpool), Rev Comps (Cheltenham), Dream Car Giveaways (Pershore PO Box), Click Competitions (Norwich), Lucky Day (Newry), 7 Days Performance, and LLF Games (Bournemouth). Check each review for the current address.

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