Tickets go on sale in Arizona for the first time for the multi-state 2by2 game. The first drawing in which Arizona participates is on Mon., Aug. 10.

Game information for 2by2 can be found here: http://www.lotterypost.com/game/72

Prizes and Odds

Overall Odds: 1:3.59

*If there are more than 50 top prize winners in a single drawing,
each will receive an equal share of $1,000,000.

Two top prizes of €1 million will be won in Ireland's Summer Millionaire Raffle, drawn on Aug. 26, 2009.  Other prizes include five prizes of €100,000; 45 of €10,000; 80 of €5,000; 100 of €1,000 and 300 prizes worth €500 each.

As part of the Rose of Tralee 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Millionaire Raffle draw will be broadcast live on RTÉ ONE from Denny Street in Tralee, Co Kerry during the Rose of Tralee on Wednesday 26 August 2009.

What is the Summer Millionaire Raffle?

• Summer Millionaire Raffle is a national raffle game available through National Lottery Lotto Agents, on sale from June 12.
• Summer Millionaire Raffle offers the best chance to win a million and is guaranteed to create two millionaires.
• The game will be on sale for a limited period with a limited number of tickets available.
• There are 300,000 tickets in total and once those tickets are sold out, there are no more available, so play early to avoid disappointment.
• Each ticket sold will contain a unique six-digit number from 000001 to 300000 inclusive, and will be sold sequentially from the available ticket pool.
• On August 26 the draw will take place, and 532 raffle tickets will be randomly selected, all winning great cash prizes.
• There are seven prize categories, with cash prizes ranging from €500 to €1,000,000

How do I play?

• Simply ask your National Lottery Lotto Agent for the number of tickets that you wish to play and the Lotto terminal will print out your ticket(s) with your six digit raffle number.
• Each ticket costs €20.
• Players purchasing more than one ticket may not necessarily receive numerically consecutive tickets.
• Tickets are Quick Pick only, so there's no need to fill out a playslip.
• Tickets cannot be cancelled and because there is only one prize draw, 'Advance Play' is not available.

Where can I play Millionaire Raffle?

• Provided you are 18 years of age or over you can play Millionaire Raffle at any National Lottery Lotto Agent. Millionaire Raffle tickets are available for sale any day from June 12 to draw close on August 26, or until tickets are sold out, whichever comes first.
• Just ask your National Lottery Lotto Agent for a ticket and you're ready to join in the fun.
• Each Millionaire Raffle ticket will contain a six digit raffle number, which will be printed on your ticket reading across on one line. Once you have your ticket, you're now in the game!
• Ask your National Lottery Lotto Agent for a Millionaire Raffle ticket wallet and details of prizes and draw procedure. (subject to availability).
• Your ticket is the only valid receipt for claiming a prize and will show the date of the draw for which your ticket is valid. The draw closes at noon on August 26.
• Remember to keep your ticket safe, it could be worth €1,000,000

When are the winning entries drawn?

• A preliminary draw from all valid ticket entries will take place at the final day of the Rose of Tralee festival on Wednesday August 26. This draw will take place under independent supervision of KPMG and be attended by a Garda representative.
• The object of the preliminary draw shall be to randomly select, with the aid of drawing equipment, and under independent supervision, 532 winning tickets from the total number of valid tickets sold.
• These 532 winning tickets will then be placed in a draw drum for a final draw. The final draw will take place on the night of August 26. At the final draw, the National Lottery will draw, in order, the winning tickets for each prize value. The top seven prizes; the two €1,000,000 prizes and the five €100,000 prizes, will be drawn live on air from Denny Street at the Rose of Tralee festival. This will be televised on RTE 1, at 8.50pm before the 9 o'clock news. After that the remaining prizes will be drawn at the Fels Point Hotel in Tralee, Co Kerry.
• Results for the top 7 prizes will be available after the draw on August 26 on Lottery Post's Ireland Lottery Results page (www.lotterypost.com/results/ie).  Results for all remaining prizes will be available on the same Web page by the following day (Aug. 27). Tickets may also be checked at National Lottery agents.

What can I win?

There are 532 prizes in total and six prize levels, ranging from €500 up to the big one, €1,000,000.

• €1,000,000 – Two tickets will be drawn at this prize level and each will win €1million. These will be the first two tickets drawn at the final draw. A player whose ticket number matches in the correct order the 6 digits of the winning ticket drawn wins a €1million prize.
• €100,000 – A player whose ticket matches in the correct order the 6 digits of the winning ticket drawn wins . Five tickets will be drawn at this prize level and each will win €100,000.
• €10,000 – A player whose ticket matches in the correct order the 6 digits of the winning ticket drawn wins €10,000. 45 tickets will be drawn at this prize level and each will win €10,000.
• €5,000 – A player whose ticket matches in the correct order the 6 digits of the winning ticket drawn wins €5,000. 80 tickets will be drawn at this prize level and each will win €5,000.
• €1,000 – A player whose ticket matches in the correct order the 6 digits of the winning ticket drawn wins €1,000. 100 tickets will be drawn at this prize level and each will win €1,000.
• €500 – A player whose ticket matches in the correct order the 6 digits of the winning ticket drawn wins €500. 300 tickets will be drawn at this prize level and each will win €500.

On average the Total Prize Pool for Millionaire Raffle is equal to at least 60% of sales entered for that draw.

Each ticket can win only one prize.

Odds on Winning

€1,000,000 – 1 in 150,000
€100,000 – 1 in 60,000
€10,000 – 1 in 6,667
€5,000 – 1 in 3,750
€1,000 – 1 in 3,000
€500 – 1 in 1,000

All prizes are guaranteed so in the event that all tickets are not sold all prizes will be awarded from among the tickets sold.

How do I claim my prize?

Your ticket is a bearer instrument, so treat it as if it were cash. It is the only valid proof of a game played, and must be presented to claim a prize. Prizes up to €10,000 may be claimed at An Post Company Office Prize Claim Centres. Prizes in excess of this must be presented for payment at The National Lottery, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1. Any player who has a winning ticket should take the following steps:

1. Sign the back of the winning ticket
2. Put the ticket in a safe place
3. Contact the National Lottery without delay

Prizes, with the exception of the Jackpot, may also be claimed, at claimant's risk, by posting to The National Lottery, Abbey Street Lower, Dublin 1. All prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the draw date for which the ticket is eligible. ALL PRIZES ARE TAX FREE.

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