Entry & participation
Find out how to get involved, from entering competitions to what happens if you get the answer wrong.
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Who can enter the competition?
Entry is open only to residents of Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland aged 18 or older. Relatives of suppliers are excluded.
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Is there a free entry option?
Yes. Send your name, address, phone number, email, and answer via first-class post to the specified address. Bulk entries not accepted; each must be submitted separately.
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Can I try again?
You can enter the competition as many times as you wish. Your entries may be restricted if we reach the maximum number of entries.
Whilst this isn’t gambling, we still urge you to keep this fun and not spend more than you can afford.
Eligibility & Regulations
Check if you’re eligible to enter and understand the rules that keep things fair for everyone.
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Who can enter the competition?
Entry is open only to residents of Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland aged 18 or older. Relatives of suppliers are excluded.
Competition Details & Prizes
Discover how winners are chosen, what prizes are up for grabs, and what you can do with them if you win.
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How is the winner decided?
Everyone who gets the answer to the question correct will be entered into a draw. The winner will then be chosen at random from all the correct entries.
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What are my chances of winning?
The maximum number of entries is stated on each competition so your chances of winning will vary from competition to competition.
As an example, if entries are capped at a maximum of 3000, this means that if you purchase 1 entry and get the answer correct, your chances of winning will be no worse than 1 in 3,000.
You can increase your chances of winning by purchasing more entries. For example, if you purchase 10 entries in the example above and you get the answer correct, your chances of winning will be no worse than 1 in 300.
We say “no worse than” because we expect a significant number of people to get the answer to the question wrong. We cannot predict how many this will be but say 500 people got the answer wrong and they each purchased 1 entry each. Your chances of winning with a single correct entry will now improve to 1 in 2,500.
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How long is the competition open for?
The opening and closing date of the competitions are stated on the website. If we have to change either of these dates for any reason, we will update the website accordingly.
We will only change the dates if we have to for reasons outside of our control.
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Why is the question so hard?
This is not a lottery or a free prize draw. It is a prize competition and the law says that to be in with a chance of winning, you must demonstrate your skill, knowledge or judgement.
The law says that the question should be sufficiently difficult that a significant number of people either get the answer wrong or are put off entering. However, this means that the odds of winning are actually increased for those who get the answer correct.
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What are the prizes?
The prizes are described fully on the website. You can find out more details by checking out our current Competitions.
We reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of an equal or higher value if the prize is unavailable for any reason.
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Can I sell the prize if I don't want it?
If you are the winner, the prize will be yours. You can do what ever you wish with it, including selling it.
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If I win, do i have to participate in promotional exercises?
Yes, all winners are required to send to us a winner's photo and participate in video marketing at the Promoter's discretion if you’re lucky enough to win a big prize such as a car! As an online business we require this out of courtesy to everyone who entered to make your win possible and for full transparency. Please read section 6.0 of our terms and conditions.
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What are instant wins?
Instant win prizes are additional bonus prizes that you can win immediately when you enter a competition, unlike the 'end prize draw' (which takes place at the scheduled competition end date).
How It Works- Purchase an entry into one of our competitions, just like you normally would. Each entry you make automatically gives you a chance to win an instant prize on the spot and enters you in for the noted 'End / Main Prize Draw'.
- On an instant win competition on our website, there is a list available of pre-determined numbers, each with prizes allocated to them.
- If you purchase a ticket that is noted here as an instant winner, you instantly win the prize allocated to that ticket. No waiting for a draw — the cash or site credit amount is instantly added to your Blaa Wallet, which you can then use to enter competitions for free or withdraw in the case of a cash win. You don’t need to do anything to claim.
- All entries are also in the End/Main Prize draw.
If you navigate to your Blaa Wallet in My Account when logged in, all instant wins will be visible and reflected in your wallet balance.
Also, your confirmation email will note what instant wins you have won on the specific purchase.
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How do I redeem site credit
To redeem site credit:
- Make sure you’re logged in
- Add your desired competition to your basket as normal, click proceed to checkout.
- On the basket/checkout page there is box to tick noted as ‘Use wallet balance’
- Simply tick this box and your site credit will be applied to your order.
Timing & Notifications
Learn when competitions open and close, and how you’ll be notified if you’re the lucky winner.
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How long is the competition open?
Opening and closing dates are listed on the website and may be updated if needed due to unforeseen circumstance.
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How will I know if I’ve won?
Winners are notified by phone or email within 7 days of closing. If you’re unreachable within 14 days, McKinney may choose another winner.
Data & Permissions
See how your personal information is handled and when your details might be shared.
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How do you use my personal data?
Data is used solely for administering the competition and awarding prizes. It isn’t shared unless necessary.
Details are available in the Privacy Policy. Winner details may be shared with the Advertising Standards Authority. If you opt out before the closing date, you’ll withdraw from the competition and won’t receive a refund.
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Do you share winners’ reactions?
Sharing is optional. With your permission, McKinney may publish your excitement on their website or social media. If not, they may still provide details to the Advertising Standards Authority if required
Other Questions
From refunds to missing emails, find answers to the most common extras people ask.
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I haven’t received confirmation what now?
If you haven’t received an email from us confirming your entry and whether you got the question right or wrong, please check your spam folder. If it is not in there, please get in touch using our contact form and we’ll be happy to help.
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Can I get a refund on my entry fee?
We do not offer refunds of entry fees if you get the answer to the question wrong, or if you are disqualified from the competition for any reason.
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Why don’t you accept hand-delivered entries?
We do not accept any hand delivered entries other than what is delivered from a Royal Mail Representative because this would give an unfair geographic advantage to some over others who do not live within the same radius of our premise. This is the safest and fairest way to manage the entries.
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My question isn’t answered here now what?
If you have any questions that have not been answered here, please get in touch using our contact form and we’ll be happy to help.