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Work out your winning odds

In a random draw your chance depends on exactly two numbers: how many confirmed entries are in the pool and how many prizes are drawn. Put the numbers in and see what the chance really looks like, including across several rounds.

Illustration of a bowl of paper slips next to a bar chart and a percentage dial

The calculator

1 in 1,000

That is 0.1% per draw.


Across 6 drops: 0.599% chance of winning at least once

Every draw starts fresh. Past entries do not improve the next chance — they only give you more attempts.

How pool size changes the odds

One prize, one draw — only the number of confirmed entries changes.

Confirmed entriesChanceAs a percentage
1001 in 1001 %
5001 in 5000.2 %
1,0001 in 1,0000.1 %
5,0001 in 5,0000.02 %
25,0001 in 25,0000.004 %
100,0001 in 100,0000.001 %

What actually improves your chance

  • Confirm the entry: without clicking the confirmation link there is no slip in the bowl.
  • Enter several drops: each drop is its own draw with its own pool.
  • Enter early: the pool is largest at the end of the window, though the moment you enter does not itself count.
  • What does not help: entering twice as the same person. One entry per person and drop; duplicates are removed.

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