Rating:	3
Cost:	2
Winnings Boost:	4
Professionalism:	2

Play By Syndicate has clearly been inspired by eLottery Syndicate. The cost, syndicate structure and the way numbers are picked is exactly the same. There’s nothing particularly wrong with that as it’s a decent formula.

What gives me some discomfort with this one though is the lack of transparency. There is a contact form on the site, but no phone number or address. There is no name or any information at all about who runs it. If you dig into the Privacy policy you find mention of a company called ‘132 Ltd’ – but again no details. There is also no visible information about the groups running, previous draws or winnings. Not encouraging.

The Syndicates

The groups play the Wednesday and Saturday UK Lotto game, sharing 44 entries in each.

Just like Big Fat Lottos, the 44 entries are arranged to ensure a guarantee that 1 ball will be matched every draw. So if you match your groups main 5 numbers, you’re guaranteed the 6th and hit the jackpot. It’s a simple idea but makes checking your results very easy.

What Does It Cost?

The cost to play is £5 per week, and you can choose to pay for between 1 and 10 weeks when joining. You can join online and pay using Google Checkout, which is a secure efficient payment system – particularly if you already have an account with the big G.

The cost however is quite high, and there is no apparent infrastructure here to justify it.

Should I Join This One?

I have to advise caution and say no to this one. It has only been running a few months, but the lack of transparency is a big red flag. I don’t mind that they copied the eLottery system, but charging the same price without apparently providing any of the facilities does seem to offer poor value for money.