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How Does BOTB Work?
BOTB (Best of the Best) is the UK's longest-running competition website, founded in 1999. At its heart is a skill game called Spot the Ball — here's how the whole thing works.
Spot the Ball
You're shown a photo (often a sports scene) with the ball removed, and you judge where the centre of the ball should be. A panel of judges decides the "correct" position, and the entry closest to their position wins. Because it relies on skill and judgement, it's classed as a competition rather than a lottery.
Tickets and prizes
Tickets typically range from around 10p to £6, depending on the competition and prize. Prizes span Dream Cars, houses, luxury items, lifestyle bundles, instant wins and free competitions. There are guaranteed winners every week in the Dream Car and Lifestyle competitions.
The draws and winners
Alongside the weekly draws there are daily and instant-win competitions. Winners are contacted via their account details and announced publicly. For what that contact looks like, see how BOTB contacts winners, and for trust questions, whether BOTB is legit.
Frequently asked questions
How does BOTB work?
You buy a ticket and play Spot the Ball, judging where the centre of a ball is in a photo; the closest entry to a judging panel wins.
How much are tickets?
They range from around 10p to £6 depending on the competition.
When are the draws?
There are guaranteed weekly Dream Car and Lifestyle winners, plus daily and instant-win draws.
Related guides: how BOTB contacts winners, whether BOTB is legit and BOTB account and login help.