Some competitions only award the advertised prize if enough tickets sell. Here’s how minimum sales work and what to check before you buy.
What a minimum sales rule is
The terms set a number of tickets that must sell. If sales fall short, the site might move the draw, offer a smaller cash prize instead, or both. The details are in each site’s terms.
What it means for your entry
Your chance depends on how many tickets end up sold, and the prize you’re playing for can change if the minimum isn’t reached. Read the terms before you buy so you know which prize you’re entering for.
What to check
- Is there a minimum, and how many tickets is it?
- What happens if it isn’t reached: a new date, a cash prize instead, or both?
- Is that cash prize worth less than the advertised one?
- How many tickets can be sold in total?
How Hoardsy runs its competitions
- Closing dates are never extended for slow sales.
- There’s no minimum number of sales. Every prize stands, sold out or not.
- Every competition page shows the prizes and chances before you enter.
- End draws are drawn at the published close from every ticket sold, and every result can be checked on Provably fair.
Lost? Choose published closing dates and draws you can check. Try our free £50 draw. A new draw opens every 72 hours while the series runs. One entry per person per draw. 18+, Great Britain only; no purchase necessary. See the closing date and full rules on /lost. Winner confirms ID.
Last checked 12 October 2026.
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