Royal Ascot sweepstakes — five days of fundraising
Mid-June. Over 30 races across 5 days. Pot pays per race winner. Built for clubs that want a slow-burn fundraiser through Ladies Day and the Gold Cup. Headline races, daily payouts, a champion at the end of the week.
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June peak
5-day race meeting fundraiser.
Hospitality fit
Office and corporate friendly.
£150–£1,200 / pot
Per office or club entrant base.
Free-entry route
Not affiliated with Ascot Racecourse Ltd.
How it works
Four steps to live
Open entries before Tuesday’s first race
Robin builds the sweepstake page in the run-up to the meeting. Entry fee £5–£25 typical. Set your pot structure.
Each entrant gets a portfolio of horses
Robin allocates each entrant a portfolio across the week (typically 4–6 random horses spread across headline races). No single-race lottery — entrants stay engaged all week.
Daily payouts through the meeting
Each race winner triggers a payout. Bonus pots for the Gold Cup winner, Ladies Day feature, and Saturday’s big race.
Champion pot at the end of the week
Whoever’s portfolio earned the most points across the meeting takes the headline. Your cause’s share lands in your bank throughout the week.
PFW Sweepstake Hosts
Summer Racing Sweepstake
Summer hospitality-led racing sweepstakes. PFW is not affiliated with Ascot Racecourse Ltd or any official race organiser.
Real examples
Verified PFW hosts running this format
Members club Royal Ascot sweepstake
40 members, £25 each, 5-day portfolio format
Pub regulars sweepstake
50 regulars, £10 each, daily race payouts
Charity sponsor week
100+ supporters, £25 each, multi-day campaign
Typical revenue
Illustrative ranges — not guarantees
Based on verified host data — your numbers will vary.
After daily payouts + the 15% platform fee, ~£150 to your cause
After payouts + fees, ~£625 to your cause
After payouts + fees, ~£1,250 to your cause
Who it's best for
Designed for these communities
Members clubs and private syndicates
Royal Ascot is already in the social calendar — a sweepstake adds a daily talking point and a fundraising layer over the week.
Pubs and workplaces
Five days of conversation. Daily emails to entrants about the next day’s headlines. Higher engagement than single-event sweepstakes.
Charities and foundations
A premium-tier supporter event. Higher entry fees (£20–£50) work for charity supporters who appreciate the social cachet.
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 Ascot Racecourse Ltd — provided as a generic UK fundraising mechanism for fans of the meeting.
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
How is this different from a Grand National sweepstake?
Do we need a licence?
How do portfolio allocations work?
How are points scored across the week?
Can entrants check their portfolio before the meeting?
When are payouts triggered?
Can the sweepstake run for just the Gold Cup and Ladies Day?
What does it cost?
Couldn't find your answer? Chat with Robin — she'll help in under 2 minutes.
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