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Lottery returns veterans to NormandyNews Story
War heroes from the Midlands will this week be returning to the Normandy battlefields thanks to a series of UK National Lottery grants.More than 400 veterans, widows and carers nationwide are being helped back to the D-Day beaches as part of the Heroes Return Fund run by the Big Lottery Fund and the Confederation of British Service and Ex-Service Organisations (COBSEO).Among the ex-soldiers is Laurence Morris, of Birmingham, who served with the Royal Engineers in a workshop unit.Mr Morris's job
Jun 2, 2004, 11:40 am - Todd - Lottery News

Lottery winner tells of lost millionsNews Story
A former ambulance driver in St. Albans who scooped 6m on the UK National Lottery lost his fortune after his new life turned into a nightmare.Tom Papworth, 46, moved to Spain after his 1995 win, but says he was taken in by conmen, swindled, framed, and jailed for cocaine possession.He told BBC's Newsnight programme this week that while he languished in jail for crimes he didn't commit, his new friends emptied his bank account and sold his plush apartment.Mr Papworth claims the man behind the
Mar 23, 2004, 4:43 am - Todd - Lottery News

Add-on games stem UK Lottery sales declineNews Story
UK National Lottery sales have stabilized even though the main Lotto draw suffered yet another fall, operator Camelot says.Latest figures show sales across all Lottery games averaged 85 million a week, matching the previous quarter.But they are still a long way down from a peak of around 100 million a week towards the end of the 1990s.Lotto, the main draw, sold around a million fewer tickets a week in April to June this year than in the previous three months - from an average 61 million a wee
Sep 16, 2003, 3:52 am - Todd - Lottery News

UK woman who went through £1.8M lottery winnings says she "spent it wisely" and "had a great time"Reply
The first mistake they made was going public about their win. UK National Lottery winners have the right to remain anonymous, the vast majority do so.
Sep 15, 2023, 6:24 am - dannyct - Lottery News

Pennsylvania Lottery awards its largest online prize everReply
More and more players are choosing to play online, where they have the option. It is much more convenient and efficient for both players and lotteries. More state lotteries are offering online services with convenient Apps. Sadly, US lotteries are very slow to adapt to change. The UK National Lottery, with millions of online subscribers, is leading the way.
Jan 19, 2022, 2:32 pm - dannyct - Lottery News

UK couple lose out on £182 million EuroMillions lottery jackpot following payment errorReply
The UK has a terrific online subscription service and subscriber can pay monthly by direct debit. Small prizes are also credited to your bank account. Players receive an email from the Camelot, the company that runs the UK National Lottery, if a prize is won.
Mar 4, 2021, 6:04 am - dannyct - Lottery News

UK man celebrates £58 million EuroMillions jackpot winReply
Congratulations! However, he was very unwise to go public. The UK National Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous, the vast majority do.
Apr 23, 2020, 9:23 am - dannyct - Lottery News

Help needed for my L(27,6,4,3) = 85 covering designReply
The UK National Lottery Wheeling Challenge is to find the smallest number of combinations in 6 from 49 that will guarantee at least one 2-match or 3-match. Am I the only person on the planet interested in breaking the current records of 163 combinations for a 3-match and 19 combinations for a 2-match?
Mar 15, 2020, 3:49 pm - stivi19 - Lottery Systems Forum

UK National Lottery to increase Lotto game prizesNews Story
Raffle side game will be dropped United Kingdom National Lottery operator Camelot has announced it will be increasing the prize amounts for its Lotto game. From November, players who match five or more balls plus the bonus ball will win a fixed 1 million (US$1.28 million). Five balls will win at least 1,750 and four 140, both increases from their current estimated values, and three balls will net 30, up from 25 now. This is up from an estimated 50,000 which is currently based on sale
Sep 4, 2018, 8:27 am - Todd - Lottery News

EuroMillions ticket mistakenly ripped in half wins Scottish couple $67 millionReply
Congratulations to Fred and Lesley. I hope they enjoy a great retirement. However, under UK National Lottery rules, they are entitled to anonymity. I believe they made a terribly decision to go public. The couple will be inundated with requests for help. I hope they are strong enough to say bn.
Aug 3, 2018, 12:25 am - dannyct - Lottery News