There are many reasons why you might want to enter a competition, giveaway, or raffle on the last date to enter. We know that many entrants have ended up in such a situation many times. It could be because they only found the competition on the very last day it was still open for entry. Or, it could be the more likely reason for most entrants, which is that they wanted to enter every single day to increase their chances of winning.
The sudden closure of a competition can be a source of great annoyance for those who were eagerly anticipating it. Some competitions close early even though the last date to enter them has been stated clearly for everyone to see. What instigates this response?
As experienced long-time entrants, we have some suspicions as to why some gamings close early. Here are 3 reasons why you might find a competition or gaming has closed early.
No Confirmed Competition End Time
Competitions with a predetermined end date are quite common, giving participants a clear timeline for entering. However, there is no specific time mentioned.
Those who typically enter competitions that close at midnight may be caught off guard if the competition closes earlier than expected. When there isn’t a confirmed competition end time, it can lead to a lot of confusion and disappointment for entrants.
Midnight and Noon Get Mixed Up
Another situation in which you might find a competition closed early is when the person that set up the competition has got their timings switched up. This is usually when there is a human error, and the person setting up the competition has written the close time as 12 am (midnight) when in reality, they meant to write 12 pm (noon). It is common for such contests to have an end time of noon, causing the competition to appear closed if you try to enter after that time.
Uncertainty About the Competition Closing Date
Finally, the third reason we suspect a competition might close early is if the person that set the competition wasn’t certain about the competition’s closing date. There can be some ambiguity surrounding the final chance to enter a competition when the closing date is fixed.
There can be ambiguity about whether the competition closes at the beginning or end of the listed closing date. Or could it be any other time in between, as we have mentioned in the first reason?
Some competition close dates and timings can be pretty confusing, and it is mostly because the person setting the competition doesn’t set the parameters correctly. Luckily this is a problem most entrants only face a handful of times. Don’t take any chances and enter a competition early to avoid any potential last-day entry issues.