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Public to get say over UK Lottery cashNews Story
The public could be set to get a say on where the remainder of the UK National Lottery's money goes. The new Lottery Bill could see Britons voting for their favourite good cause. It aims to increase competition in the bidding process for the licence to operate the Lottery.Next week, the Big Lottery Fund, which hands out 50 per cent of all good causes money, will launch a new televised competition.Called the People's Millions, the joint venture with ITV will allow viewers to vote for their favour
May 26, 2005, 1:48 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Accusations of "disturbing" new claims procedures after Allwyn sends investigator to winner's homeNews Story
Former lottery fan says she'll never play again after being treated like a criminal By Kate Northrop A devoted UK lottery player says she will no longer be forking out cash for lottery tickets after Allwyn launched a disturbing investigation into her identity. A lottery winner says she was treated like a criminal in her own home after the UK National Lottery sent an investigator to her house to take photos of her and she has still not received her prize. Since Allwyn took over a
Mar 11, 2024, 1:53 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Threat to boycott the UK National Lottery as tickets double to £2News Story
UK National Lottery bosses came under fire last night as Britons voiced their outrage at today's price rise. A poll carried out to coincide with the hike revealed 78 per cent of Lotto customers say the increase in price is unfair. The price of a ticket will double from today to 2 a line, prompting furious players to threaten to boycott the game. A survey of more than 1,500 people found 73 per cent of weekly players are either unhappy or very unhappy . It also found more than half of
Oct 3, 2013, 7:28 pm - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery winner from UK claims £170m EuroMillions jackpotNews Story
The lucky winner of Tuesday's record 170 million (US$209 million / 190 million) EuroMillions jackpot draw has come forward, the UK National Lottery has said. Camelot, the operator of the United Kingdom National Lottery, had previously confirmed the winning ticket, worth an incredible 170,221,000, was bought somewhere in the UK. Exactly where the ticket was purchased or whether the winner is an individual or a lottery pool will not be revealed unless the ticket-holder decides to go public.
Oct 11, 2019, 10:16 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK National Lottery operator Camelot knew manager was spying on rivalsNews Story
A manager at Camelot, the operator of the United Kingdom's National Lottery, used false identities to gather intelligence on rival companies, according to an official investigation. Alexia Latham, a media relations manager, used three aliases to glean information over a 10-month period as Camelot fought off competitors to win a lucrative 10-year license. On one occasion, Latham, 34, posed as a student using the name Karen Dikins and a fake e-mail address to dupe a leading lottery consultan
Feb 25, 2008, 3:51 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK man says £6.5 million lottery prize was stolen by retailer clerkNews Story
Camelot refuses payout, player seeks legal action against National Lottery By Kate Northrop A lottery player is prepared to take legal action against the UK National Lottery after Camelot refused him a 6.5 million (US$8.5 million) payout, saying that the prize had already been claimed. One UK veteran was taken by surprise when Camelot, the current operator of the National Lottery, told him they wouldn't pay out the same prize twice, leading him to believe that a retailer clerk stol
Apr 8, 2022, 2:36 pm - Todd - Lottery News

UK Lottery expecting sales surge with must-win £25M jackpotNews Story
The National Lottery is expecting a rush for tickets this week as a must-win 25 million (US$32.5 million) jackpot means the odds of winning the top prize are six times better than usual. After ten consecutive draws without a jackpot winner, the total prize fund must be won this Wednesday so if nobody correctly predicts all six numbers the 24.7 million jackpot will be won or shared by anyone who matches five numbers plus the bonus ball. The must win rule is triggered when the prize fund rea
May 22, 2017, 8:15 am - Todd - Lottery News

Largest-ever UK Lotto jackpot has players... angry?News Story
By Todd Northrop In the United States, a record jackpot is cause for celebration and waves of ticket-buying, but in the United Kingdom players are bemoaning tomorrow night's record 42.2 million (US$62.62 million) Lotto jackpot and threatening to boycott the game, according to local media reports. Apparently having a jackpot won frequently is more important to Brits than the size of the pot. Tomorrow's record 42.2 million jackpot is the result of a record 10th rollover. The reason for th
Dec 29, 2015, 9:05 am - Todd - Lottery News

UK National Lottery sees sales dip due to growing economic uncertaintyReply
Nothing is delivered to your home, everything is online. In the UK, players can set up their numbers and play them on a continuous basis. Players can also pay by monthly direct debit from their bank accounts, while low value prize money is automatically credited to the same bank account. The management of the UK National Lottery is streets ahead of any US State Lottery.
Jul 12, 2022, 2:32 am - dannyct - Lottery News

Washington man finds winning lottery ticket worth $2 million in his car windowReply
This is exactly why I like online subscriptions. The UK National Lottery has one of the best online services. Players can pay by direct debit and prize money is automatically credited to the same account. Unless you win a major prize or jackpot, then the lottery contacts the lucky winner with the good news and the claims process begins.
Dec 15, 2021, 7:36 am - dannyct - Lottery News