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SWEEPSTAKE — EUROVISION

Eurovision sweepstakes — pop, points and pots

Mid-May. Around 37 countries drawn to entrants. Pot pays for winner, runner-up, plus a ‘nul points’ booby prize. The fundraiser that doubles as the best party of the year.

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15% only when you raise10 minutes setupUK fundraising ready

Robin

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Hi — I'm Robin. Tell me a bit about your cause and I'll suggest the right draw, ticket price and a realistic raise. Live in about 10 minutes.

May peak

Single-evening fundraiser.

Party-friendly

Office, friends, club nights.

£100–£800 / pot

Per entrant base.

Free-entry route

Not affiliated with EBU or BBC.

How it works

Four steps to live

Open entries the week before the final

Robin builds the sweepstake page once the running order is announced. Entry fee £2–£10. Set your pot structure.

Each entrant gets a random country

Robin allocates one country per entrant from the final’s competing list. If more entrants than countries, multiple entrants share a country and split the payout.

Live results on the night

Entrants gather for the show with their drawn country. Robin tracks the official results scoreboard in real time.

Payouts within 24 hours

Winner takes the headline pot. Runner-up gets a smaller share. "Nul points" booby prize goes to whoever drew the lowest-scoring country. Cause share lands in your bank.

Featured host

PFW Sweepstake Hosts

Eurovision Night Sweepstake

Single-evening party-format sweepstakes. PFW is not affiliated with the European Broadcasting Union or the BBC.

Stylised illustration

More case studies

Real examples

Verified PFW hosts running this format

Verified

Annual / May

School Eurovision night

40 staff, £5 each, watch party + sweepstake

Verified

Annual / May

Village hall fundraiser

60 attendees, £5 each, themed evening

Verified

Annual / May

Pub Eurovision party

80 regulars, £10 each, big-screen night

Verified

Annual / May

Office team night

30 colleagues, £5 each, Friday social

Typical revenue

Illustrative ranges — not guarantees

Based on verified host data — your numbers will vary.

40 entrants, £5 each (school / office)

£0 total raise

After winner/runner-up/booby payouts + the 15% fee, ~£30 to your cause

80 entrants, £10 each (pub / club)

£0 total raise

After payouts + fees, ~£200 to your cause

200 entrants, £5 each (community drive)

£0 total raise

After payouts + fees, ~£250 to your cause

Who it's best for

Designed for these communities

Schools and community groups

A natural mid-May fundraiser. Lower-stakes than World Cup, perfect for staff, parents and community members.

Pubs and members clubs

Eurovision watch parties are already a cultural fixture. A sweepstake transforms it into a fundraiser without changing the vibe.

Workplaces and team socials

A Friday-evening office team-builder. Low buy-in, high entertainment, raises a few hundred pounds for a chosen cause.

UK fundraising ready

Compliance notes

Specific defensible claims — no fluff.

18+ entry verification built in at checkout
GDPR-compliant supporter data handling
Stripe Connect payments with full audit trail
Trustee-ready reporting on every sweepstake
Sweepstakes can run as free prize draws (entry buys participation + a charitable donation, not the chance of winning) or as Small Society Lotteries where the host holds the relevant council registration — Robin configures the right route
Play Fund Win is not affiliated with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) — provided as a generic UK fundraising mechanism for fans of the Contest.

PFW is not a Gambling Commission licensed operator — formats are configured to fit either a society lottery (where the host holds a licence or registration) or a free prize draw route. Robin will pick the right one for you.

What you'll need

Five things, ten minutes

An entry fee (typically £2–£10 per entrant)
A pot structure (winner / runner-up / consolation prizes)
A list of supporters to invite (email, WhatsApp, members, regulars)
A bank account — connected via Stripe Connect (10 minutes)
About 10 minutes to chat with Robin and go live

FAQ

Common questions

Do we need a licence?

Most Eurovision sweepstakes run as free prize draws — entry is a charitable donation that buys participation in the watch party. Robin sets the page up to reflect this. Larger setups may need a Small Society Lottery registration.

When should we open entries?

The week of the final is ideal — once the running order is set. Earlier openings work, but most ticket buying happens in the final 48 hours.

How do we handle the "nul points" booby prize?

Robin tracks the official scoreboard and identifies the lowest-scoring country at the end of voting. The entrant holding that country wins the booby prize. Classic touch — keeps everyone engaged through the whole show.

What if a country withdraws after the draw?

Robin redistributes that country’s entrant(s) to another random country before the show starts. Notifications go out automatically.

Can we include the semi-final results?

Yes — some setups also pay out small amounts for "country qualifies to final" results during the semi-final week. Robin’s wizard supports this.

What’s the typical pot split?

Common: 60% winner, 20% runner-up, 10% nul-points booby, 5% top-of-jury-vote, 5% top-of-public-vote. Robin’s wizard lets you adjust.

How quickly are payouts triggered?

Within 24 hours of the official result. Robin tracks the final scoreboard and triggers Stripe payouts automatically.

What does it cost?

Our standard fee is 15% of the total raised — only when you raise.

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