BOTB — Best of the Best

The UK's longest-running prize competition — 25 years of verified winners and dream cars every week.

Verified Legitimate Editor's Pick Rank #1 of 10

Our Score

9.4/10

Entry From

From £1.25

Free Entry

Yes (postal)

Regulated

Yes — skill-based, not gambling

Score Breakdown

Legitimacy
98/100
Prize Value
95/100
Value for Money
80/100
Transparency
92/100
Ease of Entry
88/100
Free Entry Option
85/100

Our Verdict

BOTB is the gold standard. Their Spot the Ball skill-game format sidesteps gambling legislation entirely, making them fully compliant without needing a gambling licence. Their winner announcements are public, their prizes are genuine high-value vehicles (Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren), and 25 years of uninterrupted operation is impossible to fake.

How It Works

BOTB runs a 'Spot the Ball' competition. Players purchase credits and then place a marker on a photo of a football, predicting where the ball would be if it was removed from the image. The player whose marker is closest to the centre of the ball (as judged by a panel of sports experts) wins the car. This skill element means BOTB is classified as a competition, not a lottery.

Is It Legitimate?

BOTB (Best of the Best plc) is listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (ticker: BOTB). As a publicly traded company, it undergoes regular financial auditing. There is no clearer signal of legitimacy than a stock market listing.

Legal Note

UK law (Gambling Act 2005, Section 14) requires all paid competition sites to offer a free entry route — typically via post. Every site in our top 10 complies. Always check the T&Cs for the free entry process before paying.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Operating since 1999 — longest-running UK competition site
  • ✓ Skill-based format means no gambling licence needed
  • ✓ Dream car prizes are genuine and publicly announced
  • ✓ App-based entry is slick and easy to use
  • ✓ Weekly draws keep things moving
  • ✓ Free postal entry available

Cons

  • ✗ Ticket prices are higher than some competitors
  • ✗ Skill element means pure luck isn't enough — strategy helps
  • ✗ Primarily car-focused — limited prize variety

Responsible Play

Raffles and prize competitions should be fun, not a financial strategy. Set a budget you're comfortable losing entirely, and stick to it. If you feel your spending is becoming a problem, visit BeGambleAware.org or call 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7).

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★ BOTB — Editor's Top Pick 2026★ All sites independently verified★ No paid placements. Ever.★ Free entry options on all top-10 sites★ Updated June 2026★ UK law requires free postal entry on all competitions★ BOTB — Editor's Top Pick 2026★ All sites independently verified★ No paid placements. Ever.★ Free entry options on all top-10 sites★ Updated June 2026★ UK law requires free postal entry on all competitions