Places To Enter Contests Online

Many years ago, I would enter contests if the prize was of interest to me. That time predated the world wide web, and required filling out a form, perhaps clipping a UPC or two, and mailing it away. Nowadays, contest entering is quick and easy, thanks to online opportunities.

Back in those snail mail days, access to unlimited categories of contests didn't really exist. Now, there are countless opportunities to try your luck, and the number of categories seems staggering. There's something for everyone and every interest. For that reason, the listings are broken down by subject matter to make it a little easier.

The contests had only two criteria to meet before being listed in this hub. They had to be open, and they had to be free. Give any of these that interest you a try. You've got nothing to lose. Just be sure to read the rules before entering.

Good luck!

eatNation Monthly Contest - Recipe photo and video contests. Prizes vary and are cooking related, such as cookware. Theme changes monthly. Open to U.S. residents only. *** Update - EatNation is doing some work to their website, so it is unavailable at the moment. ***

Homemade Baby Food Recipe Contest - Your original baby food recipe could win you a $20 Amazon gift certificate. Prizes are awarded monthly. Entries are accepted from worldwide and you can enter as many times as you wish.

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Poetry.com - Monthly first prize of $1,000. One annual grand prize of $10,000. Enter original poems, 24 lines or fewer.

Tipstrs - Weekly prize of $15 by cheque for best tip written and submitted while logged onto the site.

Video Game Review - Monthly win of the game of your choice. Write a review that will help other gamers be informed buyers.

Late Night with David Letterman Top Ten Contest - The contest listing states that if you have a flair for comedy and like cheap prizes, this is the contest for you. Ten winners weekly of a Late Night mousepad.

Festival Pig - Submit a story or photo to win $100 Ticketmaster Voucher. Winners are chosen by member votes.

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frameAgram - Monthly winner of $100 for best digital photo. Open to U.S. residents. Winner determined by member voting.

Festival Pig - Ongoing competition to win $100 Ticketmaster Voucher. Submit your photo or story, the one with the most votes wins.

International Open Amateur Photography Contest - Annual grand prize of $10,000; each individual contest prize is $1,000. This contest is meant to encourage new, undiscovered artists. Judges look for a unique perspective or artistic vision. Open to residents world wide.

Soaphoto Contest - Win a digital camera. Monthly winners, based on member voting. Open to U.S. citizens only.

List of Photo Contests for 2009 - This site has a listing of the year's upcoming contests, such as the World Press Photo Contest.

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Invest in Your Love Video Contest - Win a trip to Tahiti for a week by sending in a video, 25 seconds to 3 minutes in length, letting people know why you and your loved one(s) need and deserve a trip to Tahiti to Invest in Your Love. Approximate value of the trip is $8,000. Contest closing date is December 15, 2009.

Scuba Diving Honeymoon Giveaway - Win a honeymoon for two (thankfully!) to Roatan, Honduras. If you decide to get your diving certification there, you will have the associated fees, as well as for any costs for open water dives. Contest ends December 31, 2009.

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Ca$hBreak - Open to U.S. and Canadian Residents. I debated on whether or not to list this because of the gambling aspect. I don't have a problem with it, but I know many do. I have not used this site, so can't vouch for it, but I will check it out. It is free to play and win cash prizes, which is what I based my decision on re listing it here. This is ongoing and has no closing date.

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