How each draw is run, in plain language.
Each competition has a fixed maximum number of tickets. Ticket numbers are allocated in sequence as entries are received, online and by post.
Every competition states the maximum number of tickets one person may hold. This keeps the odds meaningful and the competition fair.
We use a provably-fair method. Before entries close we publish a SHA-256 hash of a secret server seed. After close we reveal the seed; the winning ticket index is derived from an HMAC of that seed and a public value, so anyone can reproduce and confirm the result.
Draws are streamed live on Instagram at 20:00 on the scheduled day. A replay is kept for every draw.
Every draw is recorded with its seed, hash and winning ticket. Use the Verify a Win tool to check any ticket against the log.
