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The £500 Wednesday Draw

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The £500 Wednesday Draw

Win £500 cash on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Entries close strictly at 7pm UK time. Entries are £1.50 each. The full £500 prize is awarded with no minimum paid-entry threshold. Free postal entry is available.

Entry price
£1.50
Closing date
7 October 2026 at 19:00 (UK time)
Maximum entries
1000
Per person
50

18+ UK residents only. Competition terms · Responsible play

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THE PRIZEWin £500 cash on Wednesday 7 October 2026. Entries close strictly at 7pm UK time. Entries are £1.50 each. The full £500 prize is awarded with no minimum paid-entry threshold. Free postal entry is available.

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Choose the number of entries you'd like and complete the qualifying competition question. Your answer must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skill or judgement to qualify for the prize draw.

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Qualifying question for this competition
What is the capital of England?
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