Editorial Policy
How we write and maintain our guides
playdrawr publishes organiser guides alongside the product itself. This page explains who writes them, how we check accuracy, and how we handle updates and corrections.
Who writes our content
All guides on playdrawr are written by Callum, the founder of playdrawr, or reviewed by him before publication. Callum built playdrawr after running sweepstakes manually for his own office and getting frustrated by the admin involved. The product knowledge in these guides comes from running the tool and from the support questions organisers send in.
We do not publish content from guest contributors, AI without review, or outsourced writing farms. If a page carries the playdrawr byline, a human with direct product knowledge has written or reviewed it.
What we aim for
- Plain English for UK organisers — no jargon, no unnecessary complexity
- Practical advice grounded in how the product actually works, not how it theoretically could work
- Separation between product explanation and general sweepstake advice, so readers know which is which
- No invented statistics, unsupported research claims, or exaggerated guarantees
- Time-sensitive tournament details updated when official information changes
How guides are sourced
Our content draws from three main sources:
Official tournament organisers
FIFA and the European Broadcasting Union for formats, dates, team lists, and event structure. We link to primary sources where possible and update pages when official details change.
Direct product experience
Feature descriptions, scoring rules, and user flows are written from first-hand knowledge of how playdrawr works — not from speculation or competitor observation.
Organiser support questions
Many of our guides exist because multiple organisers asked the same question. When a recurring problem appears in support emails, we turn the answer into a guide so the next person can find it.
Accuracy and fact-checking
Tournament information — team lists, group formats, fixture dates, prize funds — is verified against official sources before publication. Where information is uncertain or subject to change (for example, qualification not yet finalised), we say so explicitly in the text.
We review all time-sensitive pages ahead of major tournaments. Pages covering World Cup 2026 and Eurovision 2026 content are checked and updated as official details are confirmed by FIFA and the EBU respectively.
How we handle legal and regulated topics
Several of our guides touch on UK gambling law and workplace legality of sweepstakes. We explain the commonly understood position — that private sweepstakes among participants who know each other are generally exempt from Gambling Act 2005 licensing requirements — but we do not present this as formal legal advice.
Readers with specific legal questions about their situation should consult a solicitor or refer directly to HMRC and Gambling Commission guidance. We link to official sources where relevant.
We also avoid presenting affiliate, gambling, or promotional material as editorial fact. If a page ever includes a commercial relationship, it is disclosed clearly and separately from editorial content.
Advertising
playdrawr displays advertising through Google AdSense on some pages. Advertising is clearly separated from editorial content and does not influence what we write or which products we recommend. We do not accept paid editorial placements or sponsored guides.
Updates and corrections
Pages are marked with a "last updated" date. When content changes materially — not just minor copy edits — we update this date and review the full page for consistency.
If you spot something inaccurate or outdated, email headcoach@playdrawr.co.uk and we will review it within a few days. We take corrections seriously — if something is wrong, we want to know.
Complaints
If you believe content on playdrawr is inaccurate, misleading, or harmful, contact us at headcoach@playdrawr.co.uk with the specific page and your concern. We aim to respond within five working days.