FAQs

Buying plots

How big is a plot? 2.1 X 1.36 M (7’ 0” X 4’ 6”) approx
How many plots are there 2500
Can I buy plots on my mobile, tablet or laptop? Yes
Can I choose more than one plot? Yes, up to a maximum total value of £2000
Is there a maximum number of plots I can buy? You may buy any number of plots up to a value of £2000
Can I buy several plots next to each other? Yes
How long do I own my plot for? For the remainder of the season from when you buy
How can I tell where my plot is on the pitch? Go to ‘Pick Your Plots’ and you will see them indicated
Can I buy plots after the start of a season? Subject to specific terms per club and per season
Can I buy the same plot next season? Yes, unless they have sold out when decide to purchase
When do plots go on sale for each season? Own the Pitch has a buy-in period of up to 16 weeks before the first match of play in any given season
Can I sell my plot? No
Can I buy a plot as a gift? Yes, but you may not transfer your account to another person and the person must be 18 or over and be resident in the UK
Can I transfer my plot to someone else after I’ve bought it? No

Can I own a plot exclusively?
There are a maximum of 50 owners per plot
Is there a discount if I buy lots of plots?
No
Can I cancel at any time and get a refund?
Refunds are not possible after purchase
Can my sports club or company buy some plots?
The account must be held by a named individual, but could be on behalf of a club or company
Do charities get a discount?
No, but we are open to approaches from bona fide charitable organisations
Can I buy plots at other clubs?
Yes, but to a maximum value of £2000 per club
How is OTP protecting people from gambling addiction?
We restrict purchase to £2000 and have a strict sales cut-off after which further purchases cannot be made. You may see our policy on ‘Responsible Gambling’ in our T&Cs. Go to GAMSTOP if you are concerned about yourself or someone you know.
Who do I go to if I am worried I or someone I know has a gambling addiction?
You may see our policy on ‘Responsible Gambling’ in our T&Cs. Go to GAMSTOP for further help.
Does OTP have a gambling license?
Yes, Ideas Projects Limited trading as Own The Pitch is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 61121
Is my data secure?
Yes, see our Privacy Policy

How do I win?
You win if any of our 5 key match events happen on your plot
What in-match events win rewards?
First Goal, Goals, Free Kicks, Shots on target, Tackles
How will I know I have won?
You will receive an email
How will I know which plots have won prizes?
Go to our ‘Results’ page
How are the precise locations determined?
Own the Pitch relies on official match event data reporting. Link to ‘Data Supply and Usage’ here
What happens if an event happens on the line between plots?
The win is allocated to the plot below and to the right of the lines (mobile format)
Are the winnings shared between all owners of the same plot?
No, every plot owner wins the prize, such as £1000 for a First Goal
Can my plot win more than once in a match?
Yes, on average there are 60 winning match events per match. These events can happen anywhere on the pitch
Who do I contact if I think an event has happened on my plot, but I have not been rewarded?
Contact [email protected]

Is there a maximum amount I can win if multiple events happen on my plot?
No, this is only limited by the number of events occurring during a match
Is there a maximum limit of event types/wins per match?
No, but there are on average per match: 1 First Goal, 3 Goals, 9 Shots on target, 22 Free Kicks, 35 Tackles
When will I be notified of a win?
Own the Pitch will finalise the results of each game as quickly as possible following the end of the game. Only once the results have been finalised will a customer be paid any winnings. Due to our reliance on third-party providers for data, this may take longer than you are used to with other betting providers.
How will I receive my pay out?
By payment to the bank account provided to us at the point of account set up
Do I get rewarded if my plot never has a winning event happen on it?
No, other than with the knowledge that you have helped support your club and local community
Do all winning events result in donations towards defibs?
Yes
Who do I ask if I have a query or concern?
Contact us
Do you have a complaints procedure and how do I find it?
See our Complaints Policy

What is a defibrillator?
Defibrillators are devices that send an electric pulse or shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. Read more
Who decides where defibs will be located?
The ambulance service local to your club
Can I choose where a defib is located if my plot has a winning event?
No, but you may write to us and make a request – Contact us

Can I get a defib for my community?
Yes, you may write to us and make a request Contact us
Who maintains the defibs?
The recipient of the defib, with the assistance of the local ambulance service
Who should I contact to discuss receiving a free defib?
Contact us

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