Responsible play

What you are actually paying for

A seat in a battle costs the price of the packs in it. In nine of the ten modes, one side takes the prizes and the rest keep nothing from that round. In Shared mode everyone gets an equal share, which can still be worth less than a seat cost.

PackDraw describes itself as gamified shopping and holds no gambling licence. Whatever label is used, paying for a random outcome carries the same risks as gambling, so the same care applies.

No mode is a safer bet

Modes change who the prizes go to. They do not change what the packs give out. Jackpot, Upside Down, Last Chance, Point Rush and Elimination are different ways of choosing a winner from the same random pulls. There is no mode, seat, time of day or pattern that tilts a battle your way, and any site or person who says otherwise is wrong.

Before you join a battle

1. Set a spend limit first.

   Pick an amount you can lose completely without it affecting bills, rent, food or savings.

2. Set a time limit as well.

   Battles start as soon as seats fill, so sessions run on quickly.

3. Read the mode.

   Know how the winner is picked before you pay. The rules are on the battle modes page.

4. Stop when the limit is reached.

   Win or lose. Do not top up to continue.

Warning signs

• Joining another battle to win back what the last one cost.
• Depositing more than you planned, or depositing because of a bonus.
• Spending money that was meant for something else.
• Hiding how much you spend, or feeling anxious or low about it.
• Moving to pricier packs to make a battle feel worthwhile.

If any of these sound familiar, stop and take a break. Free, confidential gambling support services operate in most countries. Search for the one in yours, or talk to your doctor or someone you trust.

Under 18

PackDraw is for adults aged 18 and over, and so is this site. If you are under 18, do not sign up, deposit or join battles.

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