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FAQ

Q : Do I have to be present at the drawing in the ingame channel BIG Games in order to win?
A : Nope. Taking part in the actual drawing is optional. But please show up, it's good fun :)


Q : Uhm it would be nice with some sort of 'Proof of Purchase', can I have that please?
A : Sure thing - Check the Receipts page (only works ingame)


Q : How do I buy tickets?
A : Simply wire your ISK to 'BIG Games'.



Please read twice...
Q : I want to buy 3 tickets. Should I wire 1000 ISK 3 times, or can I wire 3000 ISK in one go?
A : Please wire it all at once! I have to enter each and every entry by hand into the BIG Lottery database.
Please dont wire me 1000 ISK 30 times, as some has done.


Q : When is the drawing?
A : Please check The BIG Lottery link. That page will always have the updated info.


Q : How *often* is The BIG Lottery held?
A : Each round lasts 2 weeks, and the next round starts the second the former round has ended.
A new round always start at 00:00 EVE-time between sunday and monday.


Q : How is the drawing done?
A : The actual drawing of the winning number is done in the ingame channel "BIG Games" at the designated time
The actual mechanics of the draw is as follows:
On command everyone present in the channel types a number into the channel (at the excact same time).
The number each participant enters, is within a range given shortly before.
The first few (number given shortly before) of the numbers are then first added together.
Then we do a "sum modulus <number of sold tickets>, and we have a winning ticket number
The modulus (remainder by division) ensures that the (very large) sum, is "wrapped around" the available ticket numbers, so that we always end up with a number in the valid range (being number of tickets sold).


Q : How can I be sure this is not a scam?
A : You cant - simple as that. Either you trust us or you dont.
If you mistrust us, dont play.
But I encourage you to ask around if BIG can be trusted or not, I think you will find that the answer is "Yes BIG is very thrustworthy".


Q : Thats all very nice but what can I Win!
A : The prize ISK varies in size, but has always been in the multi-millions.
Check the BIG Lottery Winners page to see excactly how much past winners have won.


Please spread the word - the more people that takes part, the BIGger the prize ISK will become.

Good Luck!