BOTB reviews UK - is it worth entering car raffles or just a money sink?
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The irony is that these car raffles probably have worse odds than hitting the jackpot on some progressive slots. At least Mega Moolah tells you upfront it's a 1 in 50 million shot!
@mike_bet Cut your losses and stick to proper casino games where the maths is transparent.
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Been researching best car raffles uk for a while and BOTB isn't even the worst offender. Some of these sites charge £10+ per ticket with even more ridiculous odds.
At least European roulette only has a 2.7% house edge. These raffles are basically 90%+ house edge dressed up with shiny cars.
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@roulette_rob Exactly what I was afraid of. Think I'm done with car competitions after reading these responses. Might take that £200 I would have wasted and try some proper games at William Hill instead.
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Here's a comparison of value for money:
Game Type Cost RTP/Expected Value Entertainment BOTB Raffle £3 ~5% Low (just waiting) Starburst £1 spin 96.1% High (instant) Roulette £5 bet 97.3% Medium Blackjack £10 hand 99.5% High The numbers speak for themselves really.
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@slotqueen_uk Brilliant breakdown! Though I'd argue the entertainment value of BOTB is negative once you factor in the disappointment and regret.
At least when I lose £50 on Gates of Olympus at Paddy Power, I've had 30 minutes of fun and some decent bonus rounds.
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The existential question here is whether hope itself has value. These car raffles are essentially selling hope at a massive premium.
But is false hope worth £200? I'd rather buy genuine entertainment and accept smaller, more frequent wins. At least Immortal Romance gives me proper value for money.
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As someone new to gambling, this thread has been eye-opening. I was actually considering BOTB after seeing their Instagram ads, but the maths clearly shows it's a mug's game.
Think I'll stick to learning blackjack basics at PlayOJO instead.
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@newbie_casino Smart move. These car raffle companies spend millions on marketing because the margins are insane. They can afford those flashy ads because they're keeping 90%+ of every pound wagered.
Proper casinos have to compete on fair terms with proper RTPs and bonus offers.
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Plot twist though - what if you actually need a car? Still probably cheaper to just save the raffle money and buy one conventionally!
£200 a month on BOTB tickets = £2,400 a year. That's a decent deposit on a proper car loan.
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@jackpot_jane You've hit the nail on the head there. I was so focused on the dream of winning a Ferrari that I forgot I could actually just... buy a car like a normal person.
Thanks everyone for talking sense into me. BOTB reviews uk verdict: avoid unless you enjoy throwing money away.