Turn a weekly ticket habit into a clear monthly and yearly figure so you always know what competitions really cost you.
Enter your weekly tickets and average price to see your true spend.
Results are estimates for guidance only and assume the inputs you provide — they aren't financial advice.
Why small ticket prices add up
Competition tickets are priced to feel trivial — 99p here, £2.50 there — which makes the running total easy to lose track of, especially across several sites. Converting your weekly habit into a yearly figure is the simplest reality check there is: 10 tickets a week at £1.50 is £780 a year, and 30 a week at £2 is over £3,100.
Treat competition spending as entertainment money you expect to lose, the same way you'd budget for streaming or nights out. If you want to stretch the budget further, free entry routes give you the same chance as a paid ticket on most UK competitions, and our free competitions page lists draws that cost nothing to enter.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the average player spend on competitions?
Spend varies enormously, but small regular purchases add up faster than most people expect: just 10 tickets a week at £1.50 each is £780 a year. Working out your annual figure is the quickest way to sanity-check whether your hobby budget matches reality.
How can I keep my competition spending under control?
Set a fixed weekly or monthly budget before you browse, treat ticket money as entertainment spend you expect to lose, and use free entry routes where you want a chance without the cost. Most reputable operators also offer account limits — use them.
Are prize competitions gambling?
UK prize competitions sit outside gambling law when they include a skill element or a free entry route, so they aren't regulated like betting. The financial effect of regular spending is similar though, so the same budgeting discipline applies.
We track thousands of live UK competitions with prices, ticket caps and end dates — so you can compare the odds before you enter.