Do You Have To Live In The Postcode For Postcode Lottery?

The People’s Postcode Lottery is a subscription-based lottery in the UK where your postcode determines which draws your tickets are entered into. Many people wonder if you must physically live in a postcode to participate and how your postcode affects eligibility.

This article explains how postcodes are used, how subscriptions work, and what happens if you move or want multiple tickets. Understanding these points may help you make informed decisions about your subscription and ensure that your entries are correctly registered for the draws you want to enter.

Do You Have To Live In The Postcode To Play Postcode Lottery?

To participate in the People’s Postcode Lottery, you must be 18 or older and have a valid UK address. Your postcode determines which draws your subscription is entered into. If your postcode is drawn, every active ticket associated with it is eligible to share in the prize for that draw.

You do not need your postcode to have won previously, and past results do not affect your chances. Each subscription costs £12.25 per month, payable by Direct Debit, debit card, or PayPal, and covers all draws during the month the ticket is active. Multiple tickets in the same postcode allow you to claim multiple shares of any prize allocated to that postcode, while the draw itself remains random.

How Many Postcodes Can You Play?

You can only register a postcode where you have a valid UK address. This means you cannot create subscriptions for addresses where you do not live.

• Multiple tickets in the same postcode: You can hold more than one ticket for your postcode. Each ticket is treated as a separate entry in the draws for that postcode, potentially increasing your share of any prize for that postcode.
   
• Multiple postcodes: You can participate in more than one postcode only if you have a separate valid address for each and register a separate subscription for each postcode. A single subscription cannot cover multiple postcodes.

Each ticket participates in all draws for the month it is active, and all draws are conducted randomly.

Can You Still Play Postcode Lottery If You Move?

If you move to a new address, you can continue participating by updating your registered postcode. Once your new postcode is recorded, it will apply to future draws. Any prizes already won under your previous postcode remain unaffected.

Changes can usually be made through your online account or by contacting customer support. Keeping your address up to date ensures that your subscription continues correctly and any prizes are sent to the right location.

Which Postcode Has Won The Most?

Every draw in the People’s Postcode Lottery is independent. All registered postcodes have the same probability of being selected, and no postcode is prioritised based on past results. You can view recent winning postcodes on the People’s Postcode Lottery website, but these show only past outcomes and do not indicate the likelihood of future results.

Participation in the lottery is a game of chance. Only enter amounts you are comfortable with, and ensure your subscriptions reflect postcodes where you have a valid address.

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*All values (Bet Levels, Maximum Wins etc.) mentioned in relation to these games are subject to change at any time. Game features mentioned may not be available in some jurisdictions.

**The information provided in this blog is intended for educational purposes and should not be construed as betting advice or a guarantee of success. Always gamble responsibly.