The truth behind the Omaze house draws — how they work, proof of winners and your real odds

Omaze runs high-value prize draws — frequently a luxury house plus cash and furnishings — as fundraising sweepstakes. The company publishes winner announcements and reaction videos on its winners pages, so there is public proof that people have won Omaze prizes.

How it works: you enter a draw by donating (or using a free-entry method where available) and receive entries into a random draw. Some campaigns include early-bird prizes and multiple smaller prizes before the final grand prize is awarded. Unlike national lotteries, Omaze does not publish a single fixed “odds” number because your chance depends on how many entries are received for that specific draw.

Are there real winners? Yes — Omaze lists past winners (with stories and sometimes entry codes) and news outlets have covered several big house winners. These pages and features are the main public evidence that Omaze’s draws produce actual winners.

What are your odds? It varies. If millions enter a single draw, the probability of any single entry winning becomes extremely small — similar in scale to big national lotteries for a single entry. Some independent analyses and guides explain how to estimate odds based on total entries and prizes, but because Omaze’s entry counts change and are not always published, precise odds for each entrant are not fixed or guaranteed. Treat entry as a low-probability, entertainment-style gamble rather than an investment.

Why do some winners quickly sell the houses? Several winners opt to sell or rent their prizes soon after winning because of ongoing costs (upkeep, taxes, insurance) or because the property doesn’t suit their needs. Journalists and property experts have noted this pattern and explained the practical reasons behind it.

Quick checklist before you enter

• Read the official rules for the specific draw (eligibility, entry deadlines, and free-entry methods). [oai_citation:5‡Omaze UK](https://omaze.co.uk/pages/past-draws?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• Understand the tax, maintenance and insurance implications of winning a property where you live. Independent advice is wise.
• Remember that charity fundraising is a big part of Omaze’s model — some revenue goes to nominated charities even if a draw is undersold. [oai_citation:6‡Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaze?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Where to read more

— Official winners & details: Omaze winners.
— An explainer on how the draws compare to lotteries: Omaze past draws.
— Coverage and practical advice from money press: Times: Winner sells house soon after win.