The easiest option is to simply pick sweepstakes that impose restrictive eligibility criteria. Some contests, for example, are only available to men, eliminating half the population from the list of participants. Others impose age restrictions that prevent today’s internet-savvy youth from crowding out the small pool of adult participants. Finally, some only allow entrants from certain states. Spend some time to research lucky draws you’re eligible for and select those with the most specific entry criteria.

Another excellent method is to look for lucky draw events that involve some kind of puzzle, game or quiz. The vast majority of online bargain hunters won’t bother to participate in these events because they take up so much time. The small minority who do take part may give up halfway if the challenge posed to participants is too difficult. Thus, by putting in effort in these games of skill, your chances of winning are much higher and I’m willing to bet you’ll have a lot of fun to boot.

My last nugget of wisdom involves seeking out sweepstakes that are held on a regular basis. Whether it’s held daily, weekly or monthly, chances are someone who’s participated in the event before and went home empty-handed won’t bother to try again. Don’t be discouraged – keep on trying. A rule of thumb states that the participants decrease each time a lucky draw event is repeated, so take full advantage of that by applying each and every time the contest is held.

You’re now privy to secrets that only a select few know, so guard them wisely, beat the odds and reap the rich rewards of being an online lucky draw expert.