BOTB
Reviewed by the PrizeDrawsDaily team · Last updated June 2026
★ 4.1 / 5Established 1999
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BOTB is the most established name in UK competitions and, on legitimacy, about as solid as the sector gets — but its model and recent customer-experience changes mean it won't suit everyone. Founded in 1999, formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange and now privately owned within the Winvia Entertainment Group, it has awarded over £147 million in prizes and announces winners every week, with surprise reveals filmed for its YouTube channel. Its core competitions are skill-based "spot the ball", alongside ticket-number prize draws, and entries start from around 40p. The reservations are about experience, not honesty: much of its play is structured around a subscription Pass and "game credit", the window to use that credit was cut from a year to a week, instant prizes can be as low as 75p, and its Trustpilot score sits in the "Great" band rather than the top tier, with some long-standing players unhappy about credit changes and perceived geographic patterns in winners. For trust and pedigree it is a benchmark; just go in understanding the Pass-and-credit model.
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Quick facts
- Operator
- BOTB
- Specialism
- Dream cars, plus dream homes, luxury watches, holidays and tax-free cash — the UK's longest-running online competition brand, built on its "spot the ball" skill game and now a subscription Pass.
- Established
- 1999
- Our rating
- ★ 4.1 / 5
- Website
- Visit site
- Trustpilot
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About BOTB
BOTB (Best of the Best) is the UK's longest-running online competition brand, founded in 1999 and originally known for its "spot the ball" skill game in airports and online. Now privately owned within the Winvia Entertainment Group after years on the London Stock Exchange, it has awarded more than £147 million in prizes across dream cars, dream homes, luxury watches, holidays and tax-free cash. Much of its play runs through a monthly BOTB Pass and a "game credit" system, with entries from around 40p, and winners are announced weekly and surprised on camera for its YouTube channel.
Is BOTB legit?
Yes — BOTB is one of the most established and demonstrably legitimate operators in the market. Trading since 1999, it spent years as a London Stock Exchange-listed company before being taken private, and now sits within the Winvia Entertainment Group; it publishes its history, judges, address and weekly winners, and has awarded over £147 million in prizes. Its signature competitions are skill-based "spot the ball", where a panel judges the closest position, alongside ticket-number prize draws — a structure that keeps it outside lottery regulation. Winners are filmed and published, and the company has a long, public operating record. The caveats are about its Pass-and-credit model and customer-experience changes rather than its legitimacy.
Pros
- +The sector's longest track record — trading since 1999, formerly London Stock Exchange-listed, now within the Winvia Entertainment Group — with over £147 million in prizes awarded.
- +Strong winner verification: weekly winners announced and surprised on camera for a public YouTube channel, with names and prizes published.
- +Skill-based "spot the ball" heritage plus published judges, history and address — unusually transparent for the sector.
- +Wide, high-value prize range (dream cars, homes, watches, holidays, cash) with entries from around 40p.
- +Highly rated on the separate Feefo platform and "Great" across more than 11,000 Trustpilot reviews.
Cons
- −Much of the play is built around a monthly subscription Pass and "game credit" rather than simple one-off entries, which won't suit everyone.
- −The window to use awarded game credit was cut from a year to a week, a change some long-standing players say was poorly communicated.
- −Instant prizes can be as low as 75p, which several reviewers find demotivating, and winnings on losing plays often come as game credit rather than cash.
- −Its Trustpilot sits in the "Great" band rather than the top tier, with recurring complaints about credit changes and a perception among some that winners skew to certain regions.
How to enter BOTB draws
- Browse the active BOTB draws below and pick one that suits you.
- Click through to BOTB via our link and create an account if you don't already have one.
- Check the entry options — most operators offer a free postal entry route alongside paid tickets.
- Confirm your entry and note the draw closing date. Winners are announced after the draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is BOTB legit?+
Yes. BOTB has run competitions since 1999, was formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange and is now part of the Winvia Entertainment Group, and has awarded over £147 million in prizes with winners announced weekly and filmed for YouTube. As with any competition, spend within a budget.
How does BOTB work?+
BOTB's core competitions are skill-based spot the ball, where a panel judges the closest position, alongside ticket-number prize draws. Much of the play runs through a monthly BOTB Pass and game-credit system, with entries from around 40p.
Is BOTB spot the ball based on skill?+
Yes. In spot the ball you judge where the ball should be and a panel decides the closest entry, which is what makes it a skill competition rather than a lottery. BOTB also runs ticket-number prize draws.
Are BOTB winners real?+
Winners are announced every week and surprised on camera for BOTB's YouTube channel, with names and prizes published on its results pages. The company reports over £147 million in prizes awarded since 1999.
What is the BOTB Pass?+
The BOTB Pass is a monthly subscription giving access to a set of competitions and entries from a fixed price. Much of BOTB's play is structured around the Pass and a game-credit system rather than one-off entries.
Does BOTB pay cash or game credit?+
High-value prizes include cars, cash and lifestyle items, and cash alternatives are offered on many. However, smaller and instant wins often come as game credit, and the window to use that credit is now short — check the current terms.
Is BOTB worth it?+
On trust and pedigree, BOTB is a benchmark. Whether it suits you depends on the Pass-and-credit model and the long odds; treat it as paid entertainment, not a way to make money.
Who owns BOTB?+
BOTB was founded in 1999 by William Hindmarch and spent years listed on the London Stock Exchange before being taken private; it now sits within the Winvia Entertainment Group.
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