How do I enter a competition? Getting Started
Create an account at phatstax.co.uk, pick a competition, answer the question, and pay your entry fee. You'll get an email confirming whether your answer was correct and if you've been entered.
Every competition also has a free postal entry route — details are on each competition page.
How long do competitions run for? Timing
Each competition has a closing date shown on its page. We don't extend competitions. If it sells out early, it ends early.
Who can enter? Eligibility
You must be a UK resident and 18 years or older.
You can't enter if you live outside the UK or if you're related to anyone involved in running the competition.
What are the prizes? Prizes
Every competition page shows exactly what you can win. If a prize becomes unavailable, we'll offer an alternative of equal or higher value.
What is site credit? Wallet
Site credit goes into your wallet on Phat Stax. £1 credit = £1 to spend on any competition.
- Use it to enter paid competitions
- It's automatically applied at checkout
- It can't be withdrawn as cash
Site credit is given out as instant win prizes and in free competitions — it's extra chances to win real cash prizes without spending your own money.
Can I sell the prize if I win? Yes
It's yours. Keep it, sell it, give it away — completely up to you.
Do I have to do any promotional stuff if I win? Optional
Nope, totally optional. If you're up for it we'd love to share your win on our socials, but only with your permission.
How is the winner chosen? Fair Draw
All correct entries go into the draw. Winners are selected using TrueNorth, a provably fair system that uses cryptographic methods to ensure every draw is completely tamper-proof and verifiable.
No one — including us — can influence or predict the result.
What's an Auto Draw? Auto
Some competitions are marked Auto Draw. When the competition ends or sells out, TrueNorth automatically selects the winner — no waiting around for a live draw.
How will I know if I've won? Contact
We'll email or phone you within 7 days of the competition closing. Make sure your contact details are up to date in your account.
What are my odds of winning? Odds
Depends on how many correct entries there are. For example:
- 1 entry in a 3,000-ticket comp = 1 in 3,000
- 10 entries = 1 in 300
Wrong answers are excluded from the draw, so if others get it wrong, your chances improve.
What happens if I get the question wrong? No Entry
You won't be entered into the draw. There are no refunds for incorrect answers.
Can I try again if I get it wrong? Yes
Yes — you can enter as many times as you like, up to any limit set on that competition. Each entry is a separate purchase.
Why are the questions hard? Legal
Prize competitions must legally test skill, knowledge, or judgment to be classified as a competition rather than a lottery. The question is what makes this a skill-based competition.
I didn't get a confirmation email — what do I do? Help
Check your spam or junk folder first. Still nothing? Drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll get it sorted.
How do you use my personal data? Privacy
We only use your data to run the competitions, contact winners, and meet our legal obligations. Nothing dodgy.
Full details in our Privacy Policy.
Can I get a refund? No
No. We don't offer refunds for incorrect answers, disqualified entries, or change of mind.
Still got a question? Contact
Email us at [email protected] — we'll get back to you.