Abstract: What is disclosed are a method for the administration of a distribution of prizes, for example in a lottery, and means for implementing the method, wherein merely a telecommunication number of the person wishing to participate in the distribution of prizes and a participation number allocated by the provider of the distribution of prizes are stored. A further identification of the participant only takes place in a case where the latter actually is to receive a win. Preferably the costs for participation in the distribution of prizes are deducted via a telecommunications invoice from the participant's account with a telecommunications network operator or provider, or such amount is deducted from pre-paid cards.