Operator review · July 2026
BOTB
The granddaddy of UK prize comps still sets the pace: a polished, well-audited Spot the Ball for Dream Car, stacked prize draws and a credible archive of winners. Value depends on your appetite for skill-based play without published odds, but the verified draws, charity record and fast payouts make BOTB a safe bet for seasoned punters.
Rating breakdown
Key facts
- Founded
- 1999
- Company number
- 03755182
- Ticket range
- From 20p (Easy Wins) to at least £1.35 (Lifestyle); Dream Car tickets start at 90p
- Draw method
- Dream Car: Spot the Ball judged by an independent panel with a lawyer present; Lifestyle/Pass/House: random draws independently verified by PromoVeritas; Instant Wins: RNG ticket-number matching at checkout
- Draw schedule
- Dream Car runs Sun–Sun with judging Monday and winner reveal Tuesday; Lifestyle runs Wed–Wed with draw within 48 hours (typically Friday); Dream Home runs monthly (1st–last day) with winner announced at the start of the following month; Instant Wins are continuous/instant
- Payments
- Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Pay by Mobile
- Biggest prize
- £1.3m Dream Home (winner opted for £1m cash alternative) in Nov 2025
- Free postal entry
- Yes
- Instant wins
- Yes
- Mobile app
- iOS & Android
- Charity giving
- Over 80 donations totalling £180,000+ to charities including Rainbow Trust, Movember and Breast Cancer UK
- Support
- Email (info@botb.com), live chat (typically 8am–10pm daily per Trustpilot replies), phone +44 20 7371 8866, postal address in London SW6
What we like
- Longest‑running brand with weekly judged Dream Car and big‑ticket prizes
- Independent verification (PromoVeritas) and published judging for transparency
- Huge variety including Lifestyle, Instant Wins and monthly Dream Home
What we don’t
- No published odds for Spot the Ball; value hard to gauge
- Android app distributed via site; some users report app/UX issues
The full review
Who are BOTB?
Best of the Best (BOTB) has been running since 1999 and, after years on London’s AIM market, now operates as Winvia Entertainment PLC. It built its name in airports with Dream Car displays before moving fully online, and today it mixes skill‑based Spot the Ball for cars with verified prize draws for cash, tech, holidays and even houses.
The competitions
There’s breadth here. The weekly Dream Car competition (over 180 cars) is judged, not drawn; tickets start at 90p. The weekly Lifestyle prize draw runs Wednesday to Wednesday with tickets typically 50p–£1.35 and covers watches, bikes, holidays and cash. Newer formats include continuous Instant Wins (number‑match RNG at checkout) and a monthly Dream Home draw. BOTB’s biggest payout to date is a £1.3m luxury home revealed in November 2025, with the winner opting for a £1m cash alternative; the site also shows multiple £250,000 cash Dream Car wins.
Entering and the draw
Dream Car closes midnight Sunday, judging happens Monday and the winner reveal usually lands Tuesday. Lifestyle closes midnight Wednesday with draws typically within 48 hours (Friday), and the Dream Home runs from the 1st to month‑end with the winner announced at the start of the next month. Instant Wins are, by definition, instant. Lifestyle and promotional end‑prizes are independently drawn by PromoVeritas, and BOTB publishes verification letters. Payment options include Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Pay by Mobile. Apps exist for iOS and Android (Android via BOTB’s site download page).
The free entry route
BOTB permits free postal entry where stated: send a clear handwritten postcard or letter including your BOTB account details to Winvia Entertainment PLC, 2 Plato Place, 72–74 St Dionis Road, London SW6 4TU. Other than postage, the entry is free and carries the same chance as a paid ticket; draws are timed to allow postal entries to be processed.
Winners and payouts
The Dream Car judging is filmed with an independent lawyer present, and BOTB publishes judging videos and result pages weekly. For draws, PromoVeritas issues letters confirming the winners. As for scale, the archive shows quarter‑million‑pound cash winners and the £1.3m Dream Home award. Payout feedback on Trustpilot is largely positive, with multiple users confirming quick cash transfers, though a minority cite banking hiccups that required follow‑up.
What the reviews say
BOTB’s Trustpilot shows a “Great” 4.1/5 TrustScore across more than 11,000 reviews. Themes are consistent: fans praise the fun of Spot the Ball, variety and fast payouts; detractors question value where odds aren’t published and highlight app or subscription confusion, plus service response times (BOTB’s complaints policy targets responses within 15 working days). Overall, it remains one of the most transparent operators thanks to filmed judging and third‑party verification.
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How they compare
BOTB — FAQ
How are BOTB winners chosen?
Dream Car winners are decided by an independent panel in a Spot the Ball judging session filmed with a lawyer present; Lifestyle, subscribers and many promos are random draws verified by PromoVeritas; Instant Wins use RNG ticket-number matching.
Is there a free postal entry route?
Yes. Where a competition permits postal entry, you can post a handwritten entry with your account details to BOTB’s registered address; other than postage, entry is free and carries the same chance as paid tickets.
What do tickets cost?
Lifestyle tickets start from 50p (up to around £1.35 for larger Lifestyle prizes); Dream Car tickets start at 90p; some Easy Wins and instant-win promos have entries from 20p.
Which payment methods can I use?
Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Pay by Mobile at checkout.
Do they have an app?
Yes, iOS on the App Store and an Android app available via BOTB’s website download page.
Sources
- find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03755182/ Company number, status and registered office; previous names from Best of the Best PLC to Winvia Entertainment PLC
- winvia.co.uk/investors/aim-rule-26/country-of-incorporation-and-main-country-of-operation/ Confirms Winvia Entertainment PLC company number 03755182 and incorporation
- www.lse.co.uk/rns/BOTB/update-on-acceptances-notice-of-closing-of-offer-1irfjmbd66ylhru.html 2023 mandatory offer and delisting background
- www.botb.com/dream-car-competition Dream Car schedule (Sun–Sun, Tuesday reveal), judging description, tickets start at 90p
- www.botb.com/spot-the-ball-competition Judging method and lawyer‑present filming for transparency
- cdn.botb.com/media/3hilowkj/botb-terms-conditions-may-20th.pdf Current Terms: free postal entry rules (clause 9.8–9.18) and postal address (25.1c)
- www.botb.com/how-to-play Postal timing (no earlier than two business days after close), competition overviews
- www.botb.com/prize-draw Lifestyle draw schedule, pricing (50p–£1.35) and PromoVeritas verification
- support.botb.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19387964561170-What-are-the-Instant-Win-Competitions Instant Wins explained: RNG ticket numbers and instant prize matching
- support.botb.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19388457717138-What-payment-methods-are-available Accepted payment methods list
- www.botb.com/win-a-holiday Lifestyle: tickets start at 50p; winner announcement guidance
- www.botb.com/win-money Cash competition pricing (50p–£2) and Lifestyle draw mechanics
- www.botb.com/prizes/instantwin/treat-yourself-win-a-share-of-200k-instantly Instant Wins pricing example (from £1.29/£0.49 depending on promo)
- www.botb.com/prizes/yeasywins Example Easy Win ticket from 20p
- www.botb.com/winners/dc1023 £250,000 Dream Car cash winner (Dawn Baker) as biggest cash win at the time
- www.youtube.com/watch BOTB video: £1.3m Dream Home winner in Nov 2025 opting for £1m cash alternative
- www.botb.com/win Hero page showing Dream Home winners and prize scale
- support.botb.com/hc/en-gb/articles/34641243211410-What-is-the-Dream-Home-Competition Dream Home monthly schedule and random-draw confirmation
- cdn.botb.com/media/hoqpqzs0/botb-verification-letter-dc-0726.pdf PromoVeritas independent verification letter example (Dream Car/DC draw)
- www.trustpilot.com/review/www.botb.com TrustScore 4.1/5 and review themes; live chat availability noted in BOTB replies
- www.botb.com/mobile App availability messaging and download prompts
- www.botb.com/mobile/android Android app download page hosted by BOTB
- apps.apple.com/gb/app/botb-win-your-dream-car/id528229538 iOS app listing
- www.botb.com/about/charity Charity page with total donations and examples
- www.botb.com/contact-us Support routes: email, address; contact form
- www.botb.com/complaints Complaints policy and 15‑working‑day response target
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Review history
- 2026-07-31 — Review published
Reader reviews
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The verdict
The granddaddy of UK prize comps still sets the pace: a polished, well-audited Spot the Ball for Dream Car, stacked prize draws and a credible archive of winners. Value depends on your appetite for skill-based play without published odds, but the verified draws, charity record and fast payouts make BOTB a safe bet for seasoned punters.
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